Description

Hexanoylcarnitine is a specialized acylcarnitine ester, a key intermediate in fatty acid metabolism. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development in metabolic studies and diagnostic applications. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical diagnostics industries for biomarker research, in vitro studies, and the formulation of reference standards.

Application

• Biomarker Research & Development: Critical for studying disorders of fatty acid oxidation and mitochondrial function.
• Clinical Diagnostics: Used as a reference standard in mass spectrometry-based assays for quantifying acylcarnitine profiles in newborn screening and metabolic panels.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Serves as a key intermediate or reference compound in drug discovery programs targeting metabolic diseases.
• In Vitro Biochemical Studies: Employed in enzymatic assays and cell culture studies to investigate carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) activity and lipid metabolism pathways.
• Nutritional Science Research: Used in studies examining the role of carnitine and its esters in energy metabolism and supplementation.
• Quality Control & Method Development: Acts as a critical purity standard for analytical method validation in laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexanoylcarnitine
CAS No.	14919-34-7
Molecular Formula	C13H25NO4
Molecular Weight	259.34 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Hexanoylcarnitine; Hexanoyl-L-carnitine; O-Hexanoyl-L-carnitine; (R)-3-Hexanoyloxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate; C6 Carnitine; Hexanoyl Carnitine; Caproylcarnitine; 3-Hexanoyloxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexanoylcarnitine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and diagnostic use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) or as indicated on the label. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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