Description
A mitochondrial metabolite; catabolized by plasma esterases into carnitine; facilitates the uptake of acetyl-CoA into mitochondria during fatty acid oxidation, enhances acetylcholine production, and stimulates protein and membrane phospholipid synthesis; increases mGlu2/3 receptor protein levels and mechanical pain thresholds in a mouse model of chronic inflammatory pain induced by complete Freund’s adjuvant at 100 mg/kg
Formal name: 2R-(acetyloxy)-3-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium, monochloride
Synonyms: L-Acetylcarnitine|ALCAR
Molecular weight: 239.7
CAS: 5080-50-2
Purity: ≥98%
Formulation: A crystalline solid
Product Type|Biochemicals|Carnitines||Research Area|Cell Biology|Mitochondrial Biology||Research Area|Endocrinology & Metabolism|Cofactors & Vitamins||Research Area|Immunology & Inflammation