(3-Carboxypropyl)trimethylammonium chloride

SKU: orb1302639

Description

(3-Carboxypropyl)trimethylammonium chloride is a synthetic carnitine analog employed as a specific substrate in transporter research. It is widely used in vitro to study the function and kinetics of the human carnitine transporter 2 (CT2/OCTN2), aiding investigations into carnitine transport biology and related disorders.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 6249-56-5
• MW: 181.66
• Purity: 99.97%
• Formula: C₇H₁₆ClNO₂
• SMILES: [Cl-].C[N+](C)(C)CCCC(O)=O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:30 mg/mL (165.14 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween-80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (11.01 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride, Actinine chloride, (3 Carboxypropyl)trimethylammonium chloride, (3-Carboxypropyl)trimethylammonium, (3Carboxypropyl)trimethylammonium chloride, (3-Carboxypropyl)trimethylammonium Chloride, r-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride, γ-Butyrobetaine, γ-Butyrobetaine hydrochloride

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

22620