Description
Research Overview
L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring quaternary ammonium compound synthesized from the amino acids lysine and methionine. It is widely studied in laboratory research for its essential role in mitochondrial fatty acid transport, cellular energy metabolism, lipid oxidation, and metabolic regulation. L-Carnitine functions as a carrier molecule that facilitates the transport of long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for β-oxidation.
L-Carnitine is supplied by Marsden Research Labs exclusively for qualified laboratory research applications and is not offered for human or veterinary use.
Chemical Information
| Compound Name | L-Carnitine |
| Common Name | Levocarnitine |
| Compound Type | Naturally occurring quaternary ammonium compound |
| Chemical Formula | C7H15NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 161.20 Da |
| Chemical Classification | Endogenous carnitine derivative involved in mitochondrial fatty acid transport. |
Physical Characteristics
| Appearance | White crystalline or lyophilized powder. |
| Solubility | Highly water soluble under laboratory conditions. |
| Storage | Store frozen at -20°C or below for long-term stability. |
| Stability | Stability depends on laboratory storage conditions, handling, and environmental exposure. |
Analytical Verification
Every batch offered by Marsden Research Labs is supported by batch-specific analytical verification whenever documentation is available. Analytical testing is performed to verify identity, assess purity, and provide supporting laboratory documentation for individual research batches.
| Identity Verification | Confirmed using Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) when available. |
| Purity Analysis | Determined using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) or equivalent analytical methods. |
| Batch Documentation | Each verified research batch is assigned a unique batch identifier for traceability. |
| Certificate of Analysis (COA) | Available for verified batches and includes analytical testing results when provided. |
| Laboratory Report | Additional laboratory documentation is provided for applicable batches when available. |
Batch-Specific Information
The batch number, purity value, testing date, Certificate of Analysis (COA), and laboratory report displayed near the top of this page correspond to the selected research sample and update automatically when a different batch or package size is selected.
Mechanism of Action
L-Carnitine functions as an essential transport molecule within the carnitine shuttle system. It facilitates the movement of long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane by forming acylcarnitine intermediates, allowing fatty acids to undergo β-oxidation for cellular energy production. Laboratory studies also investigate its role in mitochondrial homeostasis, acyl-CoA buffering, oxidative metabolism, and cellular bioenergetics.
Because of its fundamental biological role, L-Carnitine is frequently investigated in mitochondrial biology, lipid metabolism, energy production, metabolic physiology, and cellular bioenergetics.
Current Areas of Research
- Mitochondrial fatty acid transport
- β-Oxidation and lipid metabolism
- Cellular energy production
- Mitochondrial function
- Metabolic pathway investigation
- Cellular bioenergetics
Marsden Research Labs makes no representation regarding clinical outcomes or therapeutic applications.
Laboratory Handling
This material should be handled only by qualified laboratory personnel using appropriate research procedures.
Research samples should be stored according to accepted laboratory practices to preserve compound integrity. Stability may be affected by storage conditions, moisture exposure, and handling methods.
Research Use Notice
This product is supplied exclusively for laboratory research purposes.
It is not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, cure, prevention of disease, food use, cosmetic use, or consumption of any kind. Purchasers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing the acquisition and use of research materials.
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