Acetyl-L-carnitine is a mitochondrial metabolite that helps to transport fatty acids into the mitochondria for energy (1). Acetyl-L-carnitine also upregulate metabotropic glutamate receptor 2 (mGlu2) via NF-kappaB p65 acetylation (2,3). It exhibits antidepressant and neuroprotective properties. Synonyms: (2R)-2-(Acetyloxy)-3-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium Chloride, 2-(Acetyloxy)-3-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium, , chloride, (R)-, Ammonium, (3-carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethyl-, chloride, acetate, (-)- (8CI), Acetyl L-carnitine hydrochloride, Acetylcarnitine chloride, Branigen, L-Acetylcarnitine chloride, Levacecarnine hydrochloride, Normobren, O-Acetylcarnitine hydrochloride, ST 200, Zibren, l-Acetylcarnitine hydrochloride CAS No: 5080-50-2 Free Base: 89946-58-7 Molecular Formula: C9H18ClNO4 Molecular Weight: 239.70 Appearance: White to off-white powder Purity: 98% Melting Point: >180C (dec.) Water (KF): 0.5% Solubility: DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20C. Hygroscopic. Under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Molecular Weight:
239.7
Purity:
98%
Form:
White to off-white powder
CAS Number:
[5080-50-2]
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