Description

Palmitoyl-L-Carnitine Chloride is a high-purity, long-chain acylcarnitine derivative that plays a critical role in cellular energy metabolism. This compound is essential for the transport of long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane for subsequent β-oxidation. It is primarily utilized in advanced life science research, pharmaceutical development, and as a reference standard in diagnostic applications. The product is supplied with a guaranteed Certificate of Analysis to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical processes.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a key substrate and metabolic intermediate in studies of fatty acid metabolism, mitochondrial function, and energy homeostasis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a critical building block or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the development of metabolic disorder therapeutics and cardioprotective agents.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed as a calibrator or reference standard in clinical assays (e.g., LC-MS/MS) for the quantification of acylcarnitines to diagnose inborn errors of metabolism.
• Cell Culture & Nutrition: Acts as a component in specialized cell culture media to support the growth and metabolism of certain cell types, particularly under conditions requiring fatty acid utilization.
• Nutritional Science: Investigated for its role in sports nutrition and metabolic health supplements targeting fat metabolism and energy production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Palmitoyl-L-Carnitine Chloride
CAS No.	18877-64-0
Molecular Formula	C23H46ClNO4
Molecular Weight	436.07 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Palmitoylcarnitine Chloride; Palmitoyl Carnitine Chloride; Hexadecanoyl-L-carnitine Chloride; (3R)-3-(Hexadecanoyloxy)-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate Chloride; O-Palmitoyl-L-carnitine Chloride; Palmitylcarnitine Chloride; Carnitine Palmitoyl Ester Chloride
EINECS	242-654-4

Quality Control

Our Palmitoyl-L-Carnitine Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, and specific tests for residual solvents and moisture. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements. Specifications can meet the standards for research-grade and pharmaceutical intermediate applications.

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 should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	[α]D20: +20.0° to +24.0° (c=1 in H2O)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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