Description

2-Decenoyl Carnitine is a specialized acylcarnitine derivative, an essential intermediate in mitochondrial fatty acid β-oxidation. This compound is of significant value for research and development in metabolic studies and diagnostic applications. It is primarily required by the life sciences sector, including pharmaceutical R&D, clinical diagnostics, and academic research institutions focusing on metabolic disorders and energy metabolism.

Application

• Biomarker Research: Used as a reference standard or analytical standard in metabolomics and lipidomics for the identification and quantification of acylcarnitines in biological samples.
• Clinical Diagnostics: Serves as a critical calibrator or control in LC-MS/MS assays for screening inborn errors of metabolism, such as disorders of fatty acid oxidation.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in preclinical research to study carnitine shuttle function, mitochondrial health, and related therapeutic pathways.
• Nutritional Science: Investigated in studies examining the role of specific acylcarnitines in energy metabolism, exercise physiology, and metabolic health.
• Biochemical Reagent: Functions as a substrate or intermediate in enzymatic assays and in vitro studies of carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Decenoyl Carnitine
CAS No.	137132-43-5
Molecular Formula	C17H31NO4
Molecular Weight	313.44 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-2-Decenoyl-L-carnitine; (2E)-Dec-2-enoylcarnitine; L-Carnitine 2-decenoate; 2-Decenoylcarnitine; O-(2-Decenoyl)-L-carnitine; Dec-2-enoyl-L-carnitine; Acylcarnitine C10:1; 2-Decenoic acid, carnitine ester
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Quality Control

Our 2-Decenoyl Carnitine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive analytical and research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines for reference material production.

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 dry conditions to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

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