Description

R-Stearoyl Carnitine Chloride is a high-purity, chemically defined carnitine derivative, also known as L-Stearoylcarnitine chloride. This compound serves as a critical biochemical standard and research reagent, particularly in the study of lipid metabolism, mitochondrial function, and cellular energy transport. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science research sectors who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for metabolic studies or analytical method development.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and substrate in studies of fatty acid oxidation, carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) activity, and mitochondrial bioenergetics.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or analytical standard in the research and quality control of metabolic disorder therapeutics.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the formulation of in-vitro diagnostic kits for measuring acylcarnitine profiles, crucial for newborn screening and metabolic disease diagnosis.
• Nutraceutical Analysis: Acts as a calibration standard in HPLC and LC-MS/MS methods for the quantification of carnitine and its esters in dietary supplements and functional foods.
• Metabolomics & Biomarker Discovery: A vital compound in metabolomic studies to identify and validate biomarkers related to disorders of lipid metabolism.

Basic Information

Product Name	R-Stearoyl Carnitine Chloride
CAS No.	32350-57-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₅H₅₀ClNO₄
Molecular Weight	464.12 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Stearoylcarnitine chloride; (R)-Stearoylcarnitine chloride; O-Stearoyl-L-carnitine chloride; Carnitine C18:0; Octadecanoylcarnitine chloride; STEAROYL-DL-CARNITINE CHLORIDE; 1-Stearoyl-L-carnitinium chloride; (3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium chloride stearate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our R-Stearoyl Carnitine Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, identity confirmation by IR and NMR, and specific tests for residual solvents and moisture. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and results is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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 in a dry environment to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider desiccant use and storage under inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 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.