L(-)-Carnitine
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
CAS No.: 541-15-1
EINECS No.: 208-768-0
Molecular formula: C7H15NO3
Molecular weight: 161.2
Melting Point: 208-212 ° C
Specific Rotation: -31 °(c = 10, H2O)
Water Soluble: 2500 g/L (20 °C)
Usage: Essential cofactor of fatty acid metabolism; required for the transport of fatty acids through the inner mitochondrial membrane. Synthetized primarily in the liver and kidney; highest concentrations found in heart and skeletal muscle. Dietary source