O-acetyl-L-carnitine is an O-acyl-L-carnitine where the acyl group specified is acetyl. It facilitates movement of acetyl-CoA into the matrices of mammalian mitochondria during the oxidation of fatty acids. Among its listed roles, it functions as a human metabolite and a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite. Its therapeutic use is listed as nutritional supplements. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Zibren, Nicetile and Normobren. Its PubChem CID is 7045767.
Acetyl-L-carnitine
| CAS No | 3040-38-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C9H17NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 203.24 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (3R)-3-acetyloxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate |
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O-acetyl-L-carnitine is an O-acyl-L-carnitine where the acyl group specified is acetyl. It facilitates movement of acetyl-CoA into the matrices of mammalian mitochondria during the oxidation of fatty acids.
The listed CAS number is 3040-38-8.
The listed molecular formula is C9H17NO4.
The listed molecular weight is 203.24 g/mol.
(3R)-3-acetyloxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate.
The source lists Zibren, Nicetile and Normobren.