Description
Technical Monograph: L-Carnitine (Injectable Lipid Vehicle)
Product Code: HRL-LCARN-500 | Sterile Oil-Based Solution
L-Carnitine (Levocarnitine / (3R)-3-hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate) is a high-concentration quaternary ammonium compound formulated in an analytical-grade lipid vehicle (500 mg/mL). Engineered to optimize chemical stability and sustained release profiles, this lipid matrix serves as a research standard for investigating the carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT-1/CPT-2) shuttle, inner mitochondrial membrane transport mechanics, and cellular fatty acid β-oxidation.
Core Specifications
Primary Laboratory Research Domains
- Mitochondrial Matrix Translocation Kinetics: Evaluating long-chain fatty acid entry across the inner mitochondrial membrane via carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1 (CPT-1) in lipid-loaded cell cultures.
- β-Oxidation & Cellular Energetics: Quantifying substrate flux into the Krebs cycle, ATP generation rates, and respiratory exchange ratios in active myocyte and cardiomyocyte assays.
- Acyl/Free Carnitine Homeostasis: Measuring enzymatic regulation, free coenzyme A (CoA) regeneration, and mitigation of mitochondrial toxic intermediate accumulation in vitro.
Storage & Handling Guidelines
- Intact Solution: Store sealed vials at controlled room temperature (15°C to 25°C). Protect from prolonged direct sunlight and severe cold. Temperatures below 10°C may induce temporary precipitation; return slowly to ambient temperature if observed.
- Sampling & Handling: Draw under sterile laminar flow using appropriate gauge analytical equipment calibrated for viscous lipid solutions. Do not freeze.
IMPORTANT NOTICE & DISCLAIMER
FOR LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is a synthesized chemical reagent intended exclusively for in vitro research, analytical characterization, and preclinical experimental testing. It is NOT a pharmaceutical drug, cosmetic, dietary supplement, or food product, and it is NOT intended for human or animal consumption, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, therapeutic administration, or diagnostic use.
All handling, storage, and pipetting must be performed exclusively by qualified, trained scientific personnel adhering to standard chemical hygiene and biosafety standards. Hudson Research Lab does not provide medical guidance, dosing calculations, or administration protocols. Keep securely stored and out of reach of children.
