Description

Oleoyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride is a high-purity, long-chain acylcarnitine derivative essential for cellular fatty acid metabolism. This compound serves as a critical biochemical reagent and a key reference standard in metabolic research and pharmaceutical development. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies focused on lipid metabolism, mitochondrial function, and metabolic disorder therapeutics.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in studies of carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) enzymes and mitochondrial β-oxidation pathways.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Serves as a calibrator or control in clinical assay kits for measuring acylcarnitine profiles, crucial for diagnosing disorders like primary carnitine deficiency or fatty acid oxidation defects.
• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Employed as a certified reference material (CRM) for the quality control and quantification of related active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or metabolites.
• Metabolomics & Biomarker Discovery: A vital standard in LC-MS/MS platforms for the accurate identification and quantification of acylcarnitines in biological samples.
• Nutritional Science: Investigated for its role in lipid metabolism and potential applications in specialized nutraceutical formulations.
• Cell Culture & In Vitro Studies: Applied in cell-based assays to modulate intracellular lipid metabolism and study associated cellular responses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oleoyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	31062-78-9
Molecular Formula	C25H48ClNO4
Molecular Weight	462.11 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Oleoylcarnitine hydrochloride; (R)-Oleoyl carnitine hydrochloride; O-Octadec-9-enoyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride; Oleoyl-L-carnitine HCl; (3R)-3-[(9Z)-9-Octadecenoyloxy]-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate hydrochloride; 9-Octadecenoylcarnitine hydrochloride; (9Z)-Octadec-9-enoyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Oleoyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, identity confirmation by IR and MS, and specific tests for residual solvents and moisture. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the sealed container to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture absorption. For extended storage under inert atmosphere, contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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