Fig. 1 · Structure
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Acetyl-L-carnitine
Neuroprotective Agent
Acetyl-L-carnitine is a neuroprotective agent that regulates mitochondrial energy metabolism and penetrates the blood-brain barrier. It selectively enters cells through the organic cation transporter OCTN2, facilitating fatty acid β-oxidation, enhancing acetylcholine synthesis, and mitigating oxidative stress as an acetyl donor. Acetyl-L-carnitine promotes neuronal protection and improves synaptic plasticity, making it valuable in research related to neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic disorders, neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, and depression.
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | Adooq Bioscience |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 3040-38-8 |
| Applications | Neuroprotective Agent |
| Formula | C9H17NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 203.24 |
| Synonyms | O-Acetyl-L-carnitine; ALCAR |
| SMILES | C[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](OC(C)=O)CC([O-])=O |
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Reported Solubility
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Storage
Store powder at -20°C, keep desiccated.
In powder form, the chemical is stable for 36 months.
In solution, store at -20°C and use within 1 month to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.