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Palmitoyl-L-carnitine is a long chain acylcarnitine that is involved in fatty acid metabolism. This compound is a substrate used to stimulate mitochondrial respiration and to study mitochondrial function in research models. Palmitoyl-L-carnitine may stimulate sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptors.
| Cas No. | 18877-64-0 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C23H46NO4 Cl |
| Formula Wt. | 436.1 |
| IUPAC Name | [(2R)-3-carboxy-2-hexadecanoyloxypropyl]-trimethylazanium;chloride |
| Synonym | O-Palmitoyl-L-carnitine chloride |
| Solubility | Soluble in water with heat or sonication. |
| Appearance | White Powder |
| Store Temp | -20°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
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