Isobutyryl-L-carnitine belongs to the acylcarnitines class of compounds. These compounds are produced from L-carnitine, which plays an important role in fatty acid metabolic pathways. The functions and roles of acyl-L-carnitines in various tissues like brain, heart, and muscle continue to attract much interest.
Synonyms: (2R)-3-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-(2-methyl-1-oxopropoxy)-1-propanaminium inner salt; L-Carnitine isobutyryl ester; iC4-Carnitine
Molecular Formula: C11H21NO4
Molecular Weight: 231.29
Linear Structural Formula: C11H21NO4
MDL Number: MFCD01674829
Purity: >=97.0% (HPLC)
Storage: 2-8C
Application: Isobutyryl-L-carnitine may be used as an analytical reference standard for the separation and identification of underivatized isobutyryl-L-carnitine in human plasma samples using high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS). It may also be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in human urine samples using liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (LC/ESI-MS/MS).