Description

Erucylcarnitine is a specialized long-chain acylcarnitine derivative, a compound of significant interest in biochemical research and advanced pharmaceutical development. Its role in lipid metabolism and cellular energy transport makes it a valuable tool for studying metabolic pathways and potential therapeutic applications. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science sectors who require reliable, well-characterized biochemicals for their critical work.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and investigational compound in studies of fatty acid oxidation, mitochondrial function, and carnitine metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a potential intermediate or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the development of therapies targeting metabolic disorders.
• Diagnostic Agent Manufacturing: Employed in the formulation of diagnostic kits and assays for the detection of inborn errors of metabolism, such as specific fatty acid oxidation defects.
• Nutraceutical Formulation: Investigated for use in advanced dietary supplements aimed at supporting cellular energy production and metabolic health.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A key reagent for universities and research institutes conducting fundamental studies in biochemistry, physiology, and nutrition.
• Contract Research Organizations (CROs): Utilized in preclinical and clinical trial support services requiring high-purity metabolic intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erucylcarnitine
CAS No.	36168-22-6
Molecular Formula	C29H57NO4
Molecular Weight	483.77 g/mol
Synonyms	Erucoylcarnitine; (R)-Erucoylcarnitine; L-Erucoylcarnitine; (3R)-3-(Erucoyloxy)-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate; 13-Docosenoylcarnitine; cis-13-Docosenoyl-L-carnitine; (3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium hydroxide inner salt erucate; O-Erucoyl-L-carnitine
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Quality Control

Our Erucylcarnitine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, identity confirmation by IR and MS, and stringent control of residual solvents and impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with relevant guidelines for research and development use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH limits

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