Description

10-Iodostearyl Carnitine is a specialized iodinated fatty acid derivative of L-carnitine, a compound essential for cellular energy metabolism. This modified carnitine ester is of significant interest in biochemical research and pharmaceutical development due to its potential role in studying and modulating fatty acid transport and mitochondrial function. It serves as a critical intermediate or reference standard for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector, particularly those focused on metabolic disorders, cardiology, and novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a key intermediate or probe in studies investigating carnitine-dependent fatty acid transport mechanisms across mitochondrial membranes.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Serves as a reference standard or building block in the development of novel therapeutics targeting metabolic syndromes, cardiac ischemia, or other energy metabolism-related conditions.
• Diagnostic Agent Development: Potential use in the synthesis of radiolabeled (e.g., with I-123 or I-131) compounds for diagnostic imaging, such as SPECT, to study heart muscle metabolism.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: A tool for in vitro and in vivo studies to trace and understand the β-oxidation pathway of long-chain fatty acids.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for fundamental research into lipid metabolism, enzyme kinetics (e.g., carnitine palmitoyltransferase), and cellular bioenergetics.

Basic Information

Product Name	10-Iodostearyl Carnitine
CAS No.	104881-77-8
Molecular Formula	C25H48INO4
Molecular Weight	553.57 g/mol
Synonyms	10-Iodooctadecanoyl-L-carnitine; L-Carnitine 10-iodooctadecanoate; 10-Iodostearoylcarnitine; (3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium 10-iodooctadecanoate; O-(10-Iodooctadecanoyl)-L-carnitine; 10-Iodo-stearyl-carnitine; Iodostearyl carnitine
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Quality Control

Our 10-Iodostearyl Carnitine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and development. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

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 light-sensitive; ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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