Isovalerylcarnitine

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Isovalerylcarnitine Structure
Isovalerylcarnitine structure
Common Name Isovalerylcarnitine
CAS Number 31023-24-2 Molecular Weight 245.31500
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C12H23NO4 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of Isovalerylcarnitine


Isovalerylcarnitine is a product of the catabolism of L-leucine. It increases calpain activity.

 Names

Name isovaleryl-L-carnitine
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 Isovalerylcarnitine Biological Activity

Description Isovalerylcarnitine is a product of the catabolism of L-leucine. It increases calpain activity.
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Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

References

[1]. Pontremoli S, et al. Isovalerylcarnitine is a specific activator of calpain of human neutrophils. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1987 Nov 13;148(3):1189-95.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Molecular Formula C12H23NO4
Molecular Weight 245.31500
Exact Mass 245.16300
PSA 66.43000
Storage condition 2-8°C

 Synonyms

Isovaleroyl Carnitine
isovaleryl L-carnitine
Isovalerylcarnitine
3-methylbutyrylcarnitine
3-(3-methylbutanoyloxy)-4-trimethylammonio-butanoate