Synonyms: (2R)-3-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(1-oxohexadecyl)oxy]-1-propanaminium inner salt; L-Carnitine hexadecanoyl ester; C16-Carnitine; Hexadecanoyl-L-carnitine
Molecular Formula: C23H45NO4
Molecular Weight: 399.61
Linear Structural Formula: C23H45NO4
Purity: >=97.0% (HPLC)
Storage: 2-8C
Biochem Physiol Actions: L-Palmitoylcarnitine can change the activity of several enzymes and transporters, localized in the membrane and facilitates the transfer of long-chain fatty acids from cytoplasm into mitochondria during the oxidation of fatty acids. L-Palmitoylcarnitine accumulates in ischemic myocardium and potentially contribute to myocardial damage through alterations in membrane molecular dynamics.