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Valeryl-L-carnitine

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): (2R)-3-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(1-oxopentyl)oxy]-1-propanaminium inner salt, L-Carnitine valeryl ester, Pentanoyl-L-carnitine
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₂H₂₃NO₄
• CAS Number: 40225-14-7
• Molecular Weight: 245.32
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 5946883
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• assay: ≥95.0% (HPLC)
• optical activity: [α]/D -20.0±2.0°, c = 0.1 in H₂O
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• impurities: ≤10% water
• application(s): clinical testing
• format: neat
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: C[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](OC(CCCC)=O)CC([O-])=O

Description

General description

Valeryl-L-carnitine belongs to the class of acylcarnitines, which are acetylated forms of L-carnitine, derived via the breakdown of amino and fatty acids.

Application

Valeryl-L-carnitine may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in biological samples and milk samples using chromatography techniques.

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Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable