Description

Butyroyl Carnitine is a specialized acylcarnitine ester, a key intermediate in fatty acid metabolism. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development in metabolic pathways and diagnostic applications. It serves as a critical reference standard and biochemical reagent for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and clinical diagnostics industries focused on inborn errors of metabolism and metabolic syndrome studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or intermediate in studies of mitochondrial β-oxidation and fatty acid metabolism.
• Diagnostic Reference Standard: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for the quantitative analysis of acylcarnitines in clinical mass spectrometry (e.g., LC-MS/MS) for newborn screening and metabolic disorder diagnosis.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Investigated as a potential biomarker or therapeutic agent in conditions related to metabolic dysfunction.
• Nutraceutical Formulation: Explored as a component in advanced dietary supplements targeting energy metabolism and athletic performance.
• Enzymology Studies: Acts as a specific substrate for enzymes like carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) in kinetic and inhibition assays.
• Cell Culture & In Vitro Models: Utilized in metabolic flux analysis to understand cellular energy utilization under different physiological conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyroyl Carnitine
CAS No.	1492-26-8
Molecular Formula	C11H21NO5
Molecular Weight	247.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyrylcarnitine; L-Butyroylcarnitine; O-Butyryl-L-carnitine; (3R)-3-(Butanoyloxy)-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate; C4-Carnitine; Butanoyl-L-carnitine; Butyryl-L-carnitine inner salt
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Quality Control

Our Butyroyl Carnitine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, NMR and MS for structural confirmation, and stringent controls for residual solvents and impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to ensure compliance with research and diagnostic standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under desiccant or inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	[α]20/D: Specific range provided on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.