L-Carnitine 400mg/mL
L-Carnitine
CAS: 541-15-1
L-Carnitine 400mg/mL injectable solution — the quaternary ammonium compound essential for long-chain fatty acid transport into the mitochondrial matrix for beta-oxidation. Studied for fat metabolism, exercise performance, and cardiac energy research.
Specifications
For laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption.
Mechanism of Action
Forms acylcarnitine esters with long-chain fatty acids to shuttle them across the inner mitochondrial membrane via the carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT1/CPT2) system. Enables mitochondrial beta-oxidation of fatty acids for ATP generation.
Research FAQ
Why use injectable L-Carnitine vs oral?
Injectable L-Carnitine achieves near-100% bioavailability vs ~14-18% oral absorption, producing significantly higher plasma and intramuscular carnitine levels for research requiring acute systemic elevation.
