Formulation: A crystalline solid
Formal Name: 2R-(acetyloxy)-3-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium, monochloride
Purity: ≥98%
Formula Markup: C9H18NO4 • Cl
Formula Weight: 239,7
Shelf life (days): 1460
CAS Number: 5080-50-2
Notes: Acetyl-L-carnitine is an acetylated form of the essential mitochondrial metabolite L-carnitine (Item No. 21489) that is catabolized by plasma esterases into carnitine.{27352,27356,27355} Acetyl-L-carnitine facilitates the uptake of acetyl-CoA into mitochondria during fatty acid oxidation, enhances acetylcholine production, and stimulates protein and membrane phospholipid synthesis. In vivo, acetyl-L-carnitine (100 mg/kg) increases mGlu2/3 receptor protein levels and mechanical pain thresholds in a mouse model of chronic inflammatory pain induced by complete Freund's adjuvant.{43555}