Description

(E)-2-Octenoyl-L-Carnitine Inner Salt is a specialized, high-purity biochemical compound that serves as a critical intermediate in advanced research and development. This molecule is valued for its role in studying metabolic pathways, particularly those involving fatty acid oxidation and carnitine shuttle mechanisms. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, nutraceutical formulators, and academic research institutions focusing on metabolic disorders, energy metabolism, and biomarker discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a key reference standard or intermediate in the synthesis of novel drug candidates targeting metabolic syndromes, cardiovascular diseases, and mitochondrial function.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplement Formulation: For the development of advanced supplements aimed at supporting cellular energy production and metabolic health.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic assays to study the carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) system and related fatty acid metabolism.
• Diagnostic Development: Serves as a calibrant or standard in LC-MS/MS methods for the quantitative analysis of acylcarnitines in clinical samples for metabolic screening.
• Academic & Institutional Studies: Employed in basic science research to investigate the biochemical roles of specific acylcarnitine species in health and disease states.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-2-Octenoyl-L-Carnitine Inner Salt
CAS No.	152064-94-3
Molecular Formula	C15H27NO4
Molecular Weight	285.38 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-2-Octenoyl-L-carnitine; trans-2-Octenoyl-L-carnitine; L-Carnitine (E)-2-octenoate inner salt; 2-Octenoylcarnitine; (E)-Oct-2-enoyl-L-carnitine; (E)-C8:1 Acylcarnitine; (2E)-Oct-2-enoyl-L-carnitine
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Quality Control

Every batch of (E)-2-Octenoyl-L-Carnitine Inner Salt is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles (typically by HPLC) is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch reliability.

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); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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