Synonym: (2R)-3-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-(1-oxobutoxy)-1-propanaminium inner salt; Butanoyl-L-carnitine; C4-Carnitine
CAS Number: 25576-40-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C11H21NO4
Molecular Weight: 231.29
MDL Number: MFCD01674827
Linear Formula: C11H21NO4
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) |
clinical testing |
| assay |
≥97.0% (HPLC) |
| format |
neat |
| grade |
analytical standard |
| impurities |
≤10.0% water |
| InChI |
1S/C11H21NO4/c1-5-6-11(15)16-9(7-10(13)14)8-12(2,3)4/h9H,5-8H2,1-4H3/t9-/m1/s1 |
| InChI key |
QWYFHHGCZUCMBN-SECBINFHSA-N |
| optical activity |
[α]/D -23.0±2.0°, c = 0.1 in H2O |
| Quality Level |
100  |
| shelf life |
limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string |
C[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](OC(CCC)=O)CC([O-])=O |
| storage temp. |
2-8°C |
| Application: |
Butyryl-L-carnitine may be used as an analytical reference standard for the separation and identification of underivatized butyryl-L-carnitine in human plasma samples using high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS). It may also be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in biological samples using chromatography-based techniques. |
| General description: |
Butyryl-L-carnitine is a naturally occurring compound belonging to the acylcarnitine class of compounds as listed in the human metabolome database (HMBD). These compounds are reported to be used as biomarkers in the diagnosis of carnitine deficiency. It acts as a carrier of long chain acyl groups from activated fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane into the mitochondrial matrix where they undergo β-oxidation to acetyl CoA to obtain usable energy via the citric acid cycle. |
| RIDADR |
NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany |
WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) |
Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) |
Not applicable |
| Purity |
≥97.0% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. |
2-8°C |
| UNSPSC |
41116107 |
