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2-Methylbutyryl-L-carnitine
Cat. No.:
OB0626WX-89
Appearance:
Solid
Purity:
≥98%
Identity:
Confirmed by NMR and HPLC.
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Product Overview
Description:
2-Methylbutyryl-L-carnitine is an endogenous short-chain acylcarnitine metabolite synthesized downstream of L-isoleucine catabolic pathways, serving as an important metabolic biomarker across oncological and hepatic pathologies.
Synonyms:
(2R)-3-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-(2-methyl-1-oxobutoxy)-1-propanaminium, inner salt; C5:0 Carnitine; CAR 5:0; L-Carnitine 2-methylbutyroyl ester; L-Carnitine 2-methylbutyryl ester; 2-Methylbutyrylcarnitine; 256928-75-3; 2-Methylbutyroylcarnitine; Methylbutyroyl-carnitine; (2-methylbutyryl)carnitine; 31023-25-3; 3-((2-Methylbutanoyl)oxy)-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoic acid; 3-[(2-Methylbutanoyl)oxy]-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoic acid; 3-((2-Methylbutanoyl)oxy)-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate; 1439469-64-3
CAS No.:
256928-75-3
Compound CID:
6426901
Formula:
C12H23NO4
Formula Weight:
245.3
Specification
Solubility in Ethanol:
1-10 mg/mL
Solubility in Other Solvents:
PBS: 1-10 mg/mL
Storage:
Storage at -20°C.
Applications:
2-Methylbutyryl-L-carnitine serves as an acylcarnitine reference compound for investigating branched-chain fatty acid metabolism and acylcarnitine profiling. It supports quantitative metabolomics workflows, mass spectrometry-based analysis, and characterization of carnitine-associated metabolic pathways.