L-Carnitine 1200mg
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L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative synthesized endogenously from lysine and methionine. In cellular research, L-Carnitine serves as the obligate carrier molecule for long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane — a critical metabolic gating function required for mitochondrial beta-oxidation to occur. Without L-Carnitine, long-chain fatty acids cannot enter the mitochondrial matrix for oxidation, making it a fundamental research compound for studying fatty acid metabolism and mitochondrial energy production.
Available in 1200mg research format, suitable for extended cellular energy metabolism research protocols. All products for laboratory research use only.
Research Mechanism
• Primary function: CPT-1/CPT-2 system cofactor — enables long-chain fatty acid transport across inner mitochondrial membrane
• Beta-oxidation gating: Essential step for mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation in research models
• AMPK pathway: Studied for interactions with AMPK-mediated metabolic signaling
• Glucose metabolism: Studied for interactions between fatty acid and glucose oxidation pathways
Product Specifications
| Compound | L-Carnitine (L-3-hydroxy-4-trimethylaminobutyric acid) |
| Type | Naturally occurring amino acid derivative |
| CAS Number | 541-15-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H15NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 161.20 g/mol |
| Form | Lyophilized / powder |
| Purity | >99% HPLC Verified - Batch COA Available |
| Available Size | 1200mg |
| Storage | Room temperature acceptable; -20°C for long-term stability |
| Reconstitution | Sterile water or BAC water |
| Intended Use | Research Use Only (RUO) |
Frequently Ask Questions
Is L-Carnitine a peptide?
No. L-Carnitine is an amino acid derivative - a small organic molecule (MW 161 g/mol) derived from lysine and methionine, not a peptide chain. We include it in the Recovery, Growth & Performance category because it is commonly used alongside GH axis and performance research peptides in multi-compound research protocols studying cellular energy metabolism.
