Description

2-Bromopalmitoylcarnitine is a specialized, high-purity biochemical intermediate, a brominated derivative of palmitoylcarnitine. This compound is of significant value in metabolic research and pharmaceutical development, particularly for studying lipid metabolism, carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) enzyme activity, and mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation. It serves as a critical tool compound for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical R&D, and diagnostic reagent sectors seeking to investigate or modulate specific metabolic pathways.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic assays to study carnitine palmitoyltransferase I and II (CPT-I, CPT-II) activity and fatty acid metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or reference standard in the discovery and development of therapeutics targeting metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
• Metabolomics & Diagnostic Kits: Employed as a calibrated standard in mass spectrometry-based metabolomic profiling and in the formulation of diagnostic kits for inborn errors of metabolism.
• Cell Biology Studies: Utilized to investigate the role of acylcarnitines in cellular processes, including mitochondrial function, apoptosis, and insulin resistance.
• Reference Material: Acts as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for quality control and method validation in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromopalmitoylcarnitine
CAS No.	32886-14-9
Molecular Formula	C23H44BrNO4
Molecular Weight	478.51 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromohexadecanoylcarnitine; (3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium 2-bromopalmitate; L-Carnitine 2-bromopalmitic acid ester; O-(2-Bromo-1-oxohexadecyl)-L-carnitine; 2-Bromopalmitoyl-L-carnitine; Bromopalmitoylcarnitine; 2-Br-Palmitoyl-Carnitine
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromopalmitoylcarnitine is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying results for assay, related substances, and identification tests is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. For short-term use, the material may be stored at 2-8°C. The compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Identification (NMR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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