Valeryl-L-carnitine belongs to the class of acylcarnitines, which are acetylated forms of L-carnitine, derived via the breakdown of amino and fatty acids.
Synonyms: (2R)-3-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(1-oxopentyl)oxy]-1-propanaminium inner salt; L-Carnitine valeryl ester; Pentanoyl-L-carnitine
Molecular Formula: C12H23NO4
Molecular Weight: 245.32
Linear Structural Formula: C12H23NO4
Purity: >=95.0% (HPLC)
Storage: -20C
Application: Valeryl-L-carnitine may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in biological samples and milk samples using chromatography techniques.