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Sigma-Aldrich

Isovaleryl-L-carnitine

≥94.0% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

(2R)-3-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-(3-methyl-1-oxobutoxy)-1-propanaminium inner salt, L-Carnitine isovaleryl ester, iC5-Carnitine

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H23NO4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
245.32
Beilstein:
5946880
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.26

product name

Isovaleryl-L-carnitine, ≥94.0% (HPLC)

Quality Level

Assay

≥94.0% (HPLC)

form

powder or crystals

optical activity

[α]/D -23±2°, c = 1 in H2O

impurities

≤10% water

color

white to off-white

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](OC(CC(C)C)=O)CC([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C12H23NO4/c1-9(2)6-12(16)17-10(7-11(14)15)8-13(3,4)5/h9-10H,6-8H2,1-5H3/t10-/m1/s1

InChI key

IGQBPDJNUXPEMT-SNVBAGLBSA-N

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Application


  • L: -carnitine fumarate and isovaleryl-L: -carnitine fumarate accelerate the recovery of bone volume/total volume ratio after experimentally induced osteoporosis in pregnant mice.: This study explores the therapeutic potential of Isovaleryl-L-carnitine in improving bone volume in conditions of osteoporosis, indicating its significant impact on bone health (Patano et al., 2008).

  • L-carnitine and isovaleryl L-carnitine fumarate positively affect human osteoblast proliferation and differentiation in vitro.: This article discusses the positive effects of Isovaleryl-L-carnitine on human osteoblast cells, contributing to bone formation and health, showcasing its applications in regenerative medicine and bone repair (Colucci et al., 2005).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Isovalerylcarnitine is the phenotypic abnormality in iso-valeric acidemia resulting from an accumulation of isovaleric acid, which is toxic to the central nervous system. Isovaleric acidemia is an autosomal recessive inborn error of leucine metabolism caused by a deficiency of the mitochondrial enzyme isovaleryl-CoA dehydrogenase resulting in the accumulation of derivatives of isovaleryl-CoA. It was the first organic acidemia recognized in humans and can cause significant morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and treatment with a protein restricted diet and supplementation with carnitine and glycine are effective in promoting normal development in severely affected individuals. An alternative pathway through glycine-N-acylase allows detoxification by producing isovaleryl-glycine, which is excreted. Thus, isovalerylcarnitine and isovalerylglycine are the hallmarks of this disorder in plasma and urine, respectively, and are elevated regardless of a patient′s metabolic condition.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Jerry Vockley et al.
American journal of medical genetics. Part C, Seminars in medical genetics, 142C(2), 95-103 (2006-04-08)
Isovaleric acidemia (IVA) is an autosomal recessive inborn error of leucine metabolism caused by a deficiency of the mitochondrial enzyme isovaleryl-CoA dehydrogenase (IVD) resulting in the accumulation of derivatives of isovaleryl-CoA. It was the first organic acidemia recognized in humans
Organic acid profile of isovaleric acidemia: a comprehensive metabolomics approach.
Dercksen, M., et al.
Metabolomics, 9, 765-777 (2013)
F Salamino et al.
Pediatric research, 36(2), 182-186 (1994-08-01)
When a 12-y-old girl suffering from isovaleric acidemia was treated with L-carnitine, there was a considerable increase in her blood and urine concentration of isovalerylcarnitine. When later the patient received an infusion of glycine in place of carnitine, isovalerylcarnitine reverted
David Meierhofer
PloS one, 14(8), e0221342-e0221342 (2019-08-16)
Acylcarnitines are fatty acyl esters of L-carnitine and facilitate the entry of long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria via the carnitine shuttle, where they are metabolized via ß-oxidation. Alterations of acylcarnitine species can be diagnostic for fatty acid oxidation disorders and
M F Silva et al.
Clinical biochemistry, 34(8), 635-638 (2002-02-19)
The effect of administration of the antiepileptic drug valproate (VPA), on the composition of the plasma acylcarnitine profile (including free carnitine) was investigated. Plasma samples were obtained from 18 individuals (13 males:5 females; 15-65 y) on long-term treatment with VPA

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