Description

(1-Pyrenebutyryl)Carnitine is a specialized biochemical compound that serves as a critical tool in advanced research and diagnostic applications. Its value lies in its unique structure, combining a pyrene fluorophore with a carnitine moiety, enabling sensitive detection and metabolic pathway studies. This product is essential for researchers and developers in the fields of analytical chemistry, biomarker discovery, and pharmaceutical development who require high-purity, well-characterized chemical probes.

Application

• Biomarker Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in the study of carnitine and acylcarnitine metabolism for diagnostic assay development.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a high-sensitivity internal standard or calibrant in Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) and HPLC methods for quantifying related metabolites.
• Fluorescent Labeling & Probes: The pyrene group allows for its use in developing fluorescent tags or probes for tracking biological processes due to its strong fluorescence properties.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Employed in in vitro studies to investigate fatty acid oxidation and mitochondrial function.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Acts as a key intermediate or reference material in the development of therapeutics targeting metabolic disorders.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Incorporated as a critical raw material in the production of clinical diagnostic kits for newborn screening or metabolic profiling.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1-Pyrenebutyryl)Carnitine
CAS No.	81923-90-2
Molecular Formula	C29H33NO4
Molecular Weight	459.58 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Pyrenebutyryl-L-carnitine; L-Carnitine 1-pyrenebutyrate; O-(1-Pyrenebutanoyl)-L-carnitine; Pyrenebutyrylcarnitine; 3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium, 4-(1-pyrenyl)butanoate; (R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylpropan-1-aminium 4-(pyren-1-yl)butanoate
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Quality Control

Every batch of (1-Pyrenebutyryl)Carnitine is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure research-grade purity and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with stringent industry standards for reference materials. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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