L-Carnitine (Standard) is the analytical standard of L-Carnitine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. L-Carnitine ((R)-Carnitine), a highly polar, small zwitterion, is an essential co-factor for the mitochondrial β-oxidation pathway. L-Carnitine functions to transport long chain fatty acyl-CoAs into the mitochondria for degradation by β-oxidation. L-Carnitine is an antioxidant. L-Carnitine can ameliorate metabolic imbalances in many inborn errors of metabolism.
- Analytical standard for research and analytical applications.
- Essential co-factor for the mitochondrial β-oxidation pathway.
- Transports long chain fatty acyl-CoAs into the mitochondria for degradation by β-oxidation.
- Functions as an antioxidant.
- Can ameliorate metabolic imbalances in many inborn errors of metabolism.
- Commonly used in qualitative, quantitative, and methodological research experiments in HPLC, GC, and MS.