Palmitoylcarnitine

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Palmitoylcarnitine
Identifiers
CAS number [1935-18-8]
PubChem 461
MeSH Palmitoylcarnitine
Properties
Molecular formula C23H45NO4
Molar mass 399.608 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Palmitoylcarnitine is an ester derivative of carnitine involved in the metabolism of fatty acids.

Carnitine O-palmitoyltransferase breaks it down into palmitoyl CoA.

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