Description

Hemipalmitoylcarnitinium is a specialized carnitine derivative, a key intermediate in lipid metabolism research and synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in studying fatty acid transport and energy production pathways within biological systems. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and biochemical sectors for developing metabolic research tools and high-purity reference standards.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical intermediate for studying carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) enzyme activity and mitochondrial fatty acid β-oxidation.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used as a reference standard and building block in the synthesis of novel compounds targeting metabolic disorders.
• Nutraceutical Ingredient Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the production of advanced L-carnitine derivatives for specialized dietary supplements.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the formulation of assay kits and calibrators for measuring acylcarnitine profiles in clinical diagnostics.
• Metabolomics Studies: Acts as a defined metabolite standard in mass spectrometry-based profiling of cellular energy metabolism.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for fundamental research on lipid metabolism and related diseases.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hemipalmitoylcarnitinium
CAS No.	119293-60-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	O-Hexadecanoylcarnitinium; Hemipalmitoyl-L-carnitinium; 3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium, hexadecanoate (ester); Palmitoylcarnitinium (partial); L-Carnitine hemipalmitate salt; Acylcarnitine C16:0 derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hemipalmitoylcarnitinium is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines for fine chemical synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques, is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. Ensure the storage area is well-ventilated.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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