Description

Benzoylcarnitine is an important acylcarnitine derivative, a key intermediate in fatty acid metabolism research. Its primary value lies in its role as a biochemical standard and reference material for metabolic studies and diagnostic applications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical diagnostics sectors, particularly those focused on inborn errors of metabolism and biomarker discovery.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity reference standard in metabolic pathway analysis and lipidomics studies.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: A critical component in the production of calibrators and controls for clinical assays measuring acylcarnitine profiles.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key synthetic intermediate or starting material for novel therapeutic agents targeting metabolic disorders.
• Nutritional Science: Employed in research investigating carnitine and fatty acid metabolism in dietary and supplementation studies.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in university and hospital laboratories for fundamental research into mitochondrial function and energy metabolism.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoylcarnitine
CAS No.	105450-08-6
Molecular Formula	C14H19NO4
Molecular Weight	265.31 g/mol
Synonyms	O-Benzoyl-L-carnitine; L-Carnitine benzoyl ester; (R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium benzoate inner salt; Benzoylcarnitine inner salt; 3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium benzoate; Benzoyl-L-carnitine; L-(-)-Benzoylcarnitine
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Quality Control

Our Benzoylcarnitine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and diagnostic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	[α]20/D: Specific range available on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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