Description

Palmitoylcarnitine is a key long-chain acylcarnitine ester, essential for the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondrial matrix for β-oxidation. This compound is critical for cellular energy metabolism and serves as a vital biomarker in metabolic research and diagnostics. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical development, and clinical diagnostics sectors.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard and substrate in studies of fatty acid metabolism, mitochondrial function, and carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) enzyme activity.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: A critical component in the formulation of kits for the detection of inborn errors of metabolism, such as carnitine/acylcarnitine translocase (CACT) deficiency.
• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for quality control and analytical method development in drug discovery and metabolic disorder therapeutics.
• Cell Culture & In Vitro Studies: Employed to modulate lipid metabolism in cell-based assays to investigate metabolic diseases, insulin resistance, and cardiac function.
• Nutritional & Sports Science: Investigated for its role in energy production and potential applications in nutritional supplements targeting metabolic performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Palmitoylcarnitine
CAS No.	1935-18-8
Molecular Formula	C23H45NO4
Molecular Weight	399.61 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Palmitoylcarnitine; Palmitoyl-L-carnitine; Hexadecanoylcarnitine; (3R)-3-(Hexadecanoyloxy)-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate; O-Palmitoyl-L-carnitine; Palmitylcarnitine; Carnitine palmitoyl ester; C16:0 Carnitine
EINECS	217-710-7

Quality Control

Our Palmitoylcarnitine is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and MS, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and diagnostic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with lot-specific data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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