Metabolic research
L-Carnitine
L-Carnitine (levocarnitine) research reference material supplied as a ready-to-use 50mg/ml sterile solution — 500mg in a 10ml vial.
Supplier documentation available on request. Independent reports are published where held — see current lab reports.
Overview
L-Carnitine (levocarnitine) is a naturally occurring quaternary ammonium amino-acid derivative with a central role in mitochondrial energy metabolism, where it shuttles long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane for β-oxidation. It is supplied here as a ready-to-use sterile aqueous solution for laboratory research — 500mg dissolved in a 10ml vial (50mg/ml), requiring no reconstitution.
It is studied in vitro and in preclinical models for mitochondrial fatty-acid transport, cellular energy metabolism, oxidative-stress buffering and exercise-metabolism endpoints. It is supplied as a research reference material only and is not for human or animal consumption.
Research areas
- Mitochondrial long-chain fatty-acid transport and β-oxidation, studied in vitro
- Cellular energy metabolism in preclinical research models
- Oxidative-stress and antioxidant-defence research models
- Exercise-metabolism and muscle-recovery endpoints in animal studies
At a glance
- Supplier-stated purity
- Pre-mixed sterile solution — no reconstitution required
- 500mg in a 10ml vial (50mg/ml)
- UK stocked, 24–48h dispatch after payment
Storage and handling
Supplied as a ready-to-use sterile aqueous solution (50mg/ml) in a sealed 10ml vial — no reconstitution required. Store at 2–8°C, protected from light, and do not freeze. Once opened, use within the period indicated on the label.
Specification
| Compound type | Quaternary ammonium amino-acid derivative |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C7H15NO3 |
| Molecular weight | ~161.2 g/mol |
| CAS number | 541-15-1 |
| Synonyms | Levocarnitine, Vitamin BT |
| Concentration | 50mg/ml (500mg in 10ml) |
| Purity | Supplier stated |
| Form | Sterile aqueous solution |
| Storage | 2–8°C; protect from light; do not freeze |
Questions
What is L-Carnitine supplied as?
A ready-to-use sterile aqueous solution — 500mg of L-carnitine (levocarnitine) in a 10ml vial, at 50mg/ml. No reconstitution is required. Supplier documentation is available on request where held.
Does the L-Carnitine solution need reconstitution or freezing?
No. It is supplied pre-mixed at 50mg/ml, ready to use. Store the sealed vial at 2–8°C, protected from light, and do not freeze.
What is L-Carnitine studied for?
In the research literature it is described as a carrier that shuttles long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria for β-oxidation, and it appears in cellular energy-metabolism, oxidative-stress and exercise-metabolism research. It is supplied only as a reference material for that research.
Do you stock L-Carnitine in the UK?
Yes. It is UK stocked with dispatch within 24–48 hours of confirmed payment on business days via tracked delivery.
Is L-Carnitine for research use only?
Yes. It is supplied strictly for laboratory and scientific research and is not for human or animal consumption.