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L-Carnitine

Product ID C0262
Cas No. 541-15-1
Purity ≥98%
Product Unit SizeCostQuantityStock
1 g $30.40 In stock
5 g $48.00 In stock
25 g $145.00 In stock
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Description

L-Carnitine is an endogenous quaternary ammonium compound required for fatty acid transport; it is often given as a dietary supplement. The L-isomer is active, exhibiting anti-osteoporotic, antioxidative, and cardioprotective activities. In a clinical setting, L-carnitine administration increases muscle carnitine content and work output while decreasing glycogen utilization during exercise. Additionally, L-carnitine improves postprandial flow-mediated dilation, slightly increasing vascular function. In animal models, L-carnitine increases bone mineral density and decreases bone resorption. L-Carnitine also improves plasma markers of exercise stress such as malondialdehyde. L-Carnitine improves symptoms of cardiovascular disease accompanying myocardial infarction and decreases ventricular arrhythmias, symptoms of angina, and mortality rates.

Product Info

Cas No.

541-15-1

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C7H15NO3

Formula Wt.

161.20

Chemical Name

3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-prop- anaminium inner salt

IUPAC Name

(3R)-3-hydroxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate

Synonym

Levocarnitine, Vitamin BT, Carnicor, Carnum, Micor, Vitacarn

Melting Point

197-198°C(dec.)

Solubility

Soluble in water and hot alcohol.

Appearance

White Crystal Powder

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

Ambient

Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

C0262 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

C0262 Info Sheet PDF

References

DiNicolantonio JJ, Lavie CJ, Fares H, et al. L-carnitine in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease: systematic review and meta-analysis. Mayo Clin Proc. 2013 Jun;88(6):544-51. PMID: 23597877.

Wall BT, Stephens FB, Constantin-Teodosiu D, et al. Chronic oral ingestion of L-carnitine and carbohydrate increases muscle carnitine content and alters muscle fuel metabolism during exercise in humans. J Physiol. 2011 Feb 15;589(Pt 4):963-73. PMID: 21224234.

Volek JS, Judelson DA, Silvestre R, et al. Effects of carnitine supplementation on flow-mediated dilation and vascular inflammatory responses to a high-fat meal in healthy young adults. Am J Cardiol. 2008 Nov 15;102(10):1413-7. PMID: 18993165.

Hooshmand S, Balakrishnan A, Clark RM, et al. Dietary l-carnitine supplementation improves bone mineral density by suppressing bone turnover in aged ovariectomized rats. Phytomedicine. 2008 Aug;15(8):595-601. PMID: 18539446.

Volek JS, Kraemer WJ, Rubin MR, et al. L-Carnitine L-tartrate supplementation favorably affects markers of recovery from exercise stress. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2002 Feb;282(2):E474-82. PMID: 11788381.

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