Description

(+/-)-Octanoylcarnitine Chloride CAS NO 18822-86-1 is a high-purity acylcarnitine derivative, a critical biochemical intermediate in fatty acid metabolism. This compound is essential for research and development in metabolic studies, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical applications. It is primarily utilized by biotech companies, academic research institutions, and manufacturers of diagnostic kits and reference standards.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A key substrate and reference standard for studying mitochondrial fatty acid β-oxidation and carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) enzyme activity.
• Diagnostic Development: Used as a calibrator or control in LC-MS/MS methods for the quantitative analysis of acylcarnitine profiles in newborn screening and inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) diagnostics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a synthetic intermediate or a reference compound in the development of therapeutic agents targeting metabolic disorders.
• Nutritional Science: Employed in studies investigating the role of medium-chain acylcarnitines in energy metabolism, exercise physiology, and nutritional supplements.
• Metabolomics: A vital standard for mass spectrometry-based metabolomic studies aiming to identify and quantify metabolic pathway perturbations.
• Quality Control: Used as an analytical reference standard by manufacturers and testing laboratories to ensure the accuracy and reliability of acylcarnitine assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+/-)-Octanoylcarnitine Chloride
CAS No.	18822-86-1
Molecular Formula	C15H30ClNO4
Molecular Weight	323.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Octanoyl-L-carnitine chloride; O-Octanoylcarnitine chloride; L-Carnitine octanoate chloride; C8-Carnitine chloride; (±)-Octanoylcarnitine chloride; 3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium chloride octanoate; (R/S)-Octanoylcarnitine chloride; Octanoyl carnitine
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Quality Control

Our (+/-)-Octanoylcarnitine Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (NMR, MS), to ensure it meets the high standards required 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 in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccation and storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR/MS)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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