Decanoyl-L-carnitine, belonging to the class of acylcarnitines, serves as a specific diagnostic metabolite biomarker, found in medium-chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency especially in newborns.
Synonyms: (2R)-3-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(1-oxodecyl)oxy]-1-propanaminium inner salt; L-Carnitine decanoyl ester; C10-Carnitine
Molecular Formula: C17H33NO4
Molecular Weight: 315.45
Linear Structural Formula: C17H33NO4
Purity: >=94.0% (HPLC)
Storage: 2-8C
Application: Decanoyl-L-carnitine may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in the following:
•In dried blood spots using chip-based nanoelectrospray source coupled with high resolution mass spectrometry (chip-based nanoESI- HRMS) and targeted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS).
•In biological samples using high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS/MS).