PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 142 °C |
| alpha | -22 º (c=1, H2O) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Water |
| form | Solid |
| color | White to Off-White |
| Water Solubility | soluble |
| Merck | 14,1849 |
| Stability: | Hygroscopic |
| InChIKey | JXXCENBLGFBQJM-FYZOBXCZSA-N |
| LogP | -4.518 (est) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 6645-46-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Description and Uses
L-Carnitine hydrochloride has been used to study ergothioneine transporter SLC22A4 and carnitine transporter SLC22A5. It has also been used to allow the entry of palmitic acid into the mitochondria.
