Description

L-Hexanoylcarnitine is a specialized acylcarnitine ester, a key intermediate in cellular fatty acid metabolism. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development in metabolic studies and pharmaceutical applications. It is primarily utilized by biotech companies, academic research institutions, and manufacturers in the nutraceutical and diagnostic sectors for its role in investigating lipid metabolism and energy production pathways.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Critical substrate for studying mitochondrial β-oxidation, carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) activity, and inborn errors of metabolism.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used as a calibrated standard or key component in kits for measuring acylcarnitine profiles in plasma and urine, vital for newborn screening and metabolic disorder diagnostics.
• Nutraceutical R&D: Investigated for potential applications in sports nutrition and metabolic health supplements targeting energy metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a reference compound or intermediate in the development of therapies for metabolic syndromes, cardiovascular diseases, and other disorders linked to fatty acid metabolism.
• Cell Culture & Biochemistry: Employed in *in vitro* assays to modulate cellular energy states and study the effects of specific acylcarnitines on cell function.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Hexanoylcarnitine
CAS No.	22671-29-0
Molecular Formula	C13H25NO4
Molecular Weight	259.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexanoylcarnitine; L-Carnitine hexanoate; (3R)-3-(Hexanoyloxy)-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate; C6 Carnitine; Hexanoyl-L-carnitine; O-Hexanoyl-L-carnitine; Butanoic acid, 3-(hexanoyloxy)-4-(trimethylammonio)-, (R)-
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Quality Control

Our L-Hexanoylcarnitine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and diagnostic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and specific tests is provided with every shipment.

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). For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions or under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	[α]20/D: Specific range provided 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.