Product Description: L-Palmitoylcarnitine (chloride) (Standard) is the analytical standard of L-Palmitoylcarnitine (chloride). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. L-Palmitoylcarnitine chloride, a long-chain acylcarnitine and a fatty acid metabolite, accumulates in the sarcolemma and deranges the membrane lipid environment during ischaemia. L-Palmitoylcarnitine chloride inhibits KATP channel activity, without affecting the single channel conductance, through interaction with Kir6.2[1].
Formula: C23H46ClNO4
References: [1]Haruna T, et al. Alteration of the membrane lipid environment by L-palmitoylcarnitine modulates K(ATP) channels in guinea-pig ventricular myocytes. Pflugers Arch. 2000;441(2-3):200-207.
CAS Number: 18877-64-0
Molecular Weight: 436.07
Research Area: Metabolic Disease; Cardiovascular Disease
Target: Endogenous Metabolite;Potassium Channel;Reference Standards