What it is
A small molecule the body synthesises from lysine and methionine.
It is not a peptide.
The technical detail
C7H15NO3, 161.20 g/mol, CAS 541-15-1 (PubChem CID 10917).
Research Use Only (RUO):Research classification with product and batch documentation where available.
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L-Carnitine
Strength: 600 mg
L-carnitine is a small molecule that the body synthesises from the amino acids lysine and methionine. It is not a peptide. In the cell it carries long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria.
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This product is intended exclusively for laboratory research use. It is not intended for human consumption, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease.
Product information
FormResearch product
Strength600 mg
SKUAV-LCARN-600MG
Stock statusIn stock
COA / BatchSee the documentation state below
Packaging / shippingProtective professional shipping packaging with clear labelling.
Documentation on request
There is no published document for this specific SKU variant at the moment.
Contact us about documentationResearch overview
L-carnitine is a small molecule that the body synthesises from the amino acids lysine and methionine. It is not a peptide. In the cell it carries long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria.
It interests researchers because it sits at the point where the cell selects its fuel: without it, long-chain fatty acids cannot cross the inner mitochondrial membrane.
Documentation & COA
Batch documentation and COA, where available, are linked to the specific product batch and SKU.
This product is intended exclusively for laboratory research use. It is not intended for human consumption, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease.
Product profile
161.20
molecular weight (g/mol)
541-15-1
CAS number
C7H15NO3
molecular formula
600 mg
amount
Research context
Its role
It carries long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria.
That is where the cell oxidises them.
The technical detail
CPT1 / CACT (SLC25A20) / CPT2 system (Longo 2016); biosynthesis from lysine and methionine (Vaz & Wanders 2002).
What research shows
One small study in seven men examined muscle carnitine.
The technical detail
Stephens 2006 (n=7); review Stephens 2007.
Status
Its biochemistry is well documented.
The product is supplied for laboratory research only.
The technical detail
A small study, from one research group.
Laboratory use
It is intended for use in a controlled laboratory setting, in in vitro studies of fatty-acid transport and oxidation in mitochondria, in enzyme assays of carnitine acyltransferases and as a material in analytical methods.
Research Use Only. Exclusively for laboratory and research use. Not intended for human or veterinary use, or for the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of any condition. It is not a medicine, a food or a dietary supplement.
Structural data
- Class
- Amino-acid derivative, quaternary ammonium compound (not a peptide)
- IUPAC name
- (3R)-3-hydroxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate
- Molecular formula
- C7H15NO3
- Molecular weight
- 161.20 g/mol
- CAS
- 541-15-1
- PubChem CID
- 10917
Documentation
- The SKU code and the amount per vial are stated on the product label.
References
References & documentation
- 1.Longo N et al. (2016). Biochim Biophys Acta, 1863(10), 2422-35. PMID 26828774.
- 2.Vaz FM et al. (2002). Biochem J, 361(Pt 3), 417-29. PMID 11802770.
- 3.Stephens FB et al. (2006). J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 91(12), 5013-8. PMID 16984983.
- 4.Stephens FB et al. (2007). J Physiol, 581(Pt 2), 431-44. PMID 17331998.
- 5.PubChem. Compound summary CID 10917 (L-carnitine). National Library of Medicine.
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Frequently asked questions
What is L-carnitine?
It is a small molecule that occurs naturally in the body and carries long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria.
Is L-carnitine a peptide?
No. It is synthesised from amino acids, but it is a single small molecule, not a chain of amino acids.
What is the carnitine shuttle?
It is the mechanism by which long-chain fatty acids cross the inner mitochondrial membrane, with the help of two enzymes and a transporter.
What does the body synthesise it from?
From the amino acids lysine and methionine. Part comes from this synthesis and the rest from food.
Are there studies in humans?
One small study in seven men examined muscle carnitine.
Is this product a medicine or a dietary supplement?
No. It is supplied exclusively as a material for laboratory research.
Can it be used by humans or animals?
No. It is intended for laboratory and research use only.
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