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Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

Hexanoylcarnitine

Also known as 3-hexanoyloxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate, hexanoyl carnitine, O-hexanoylcarnitine

CAS 6418-78-6Formula C13H25NO4Molar mass 259.35 g/mol
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Hexanoylcarnitine chemical structure, C13H25NO4, CAS 6418-78-6
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
6418-78-6
Formula
C13H25NO4
Molar mass
259.35 g/mol
HS code
292390
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Hexanoylcarnitine?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

O-hexanoylcarnitine is an O-acylcarnitine compound having hexanoyl as the acyl substituent. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is an O-acylcarnitine and a hexanoate ester.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
3-hexanoyloxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate
CAS number
6418-78-6 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 14919-34-7
Molecular formula
C13H25NO4
InChIKey
VVPRQWTYSNDTEA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C13H25NO4/c1-5-6-7-8-13(17)18-11(9-12(15)16)10-14(2,3)4/h11H,5-10H2,1-4H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCC(=O)OC(CC(=O)[O-])C[N+](C)(C)C

Synonyms

  • 3-hexanoyloxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate
  • hexanoyl carnitine
  • O-hexanoylcarnitine
  • 3-(hexanoyloxy)-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate
  • 3-(hexanoyloxy)-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate
  • Acylcarnitine C6:0
  • CAR(6:0)
  • 1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(1-oxohexyl)oxy]-, inner salt

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
259.35 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
259.1784 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
0.32calc.
Topological polar surface area
66.43 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
9calc.
Heavy atoms
18calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.85calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Safety and hazards

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • animal metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • human metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Hexanoylcarnitine is traded under.

HS 2923.90Indicative HS code

Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides whether or not chemically defined not elsewhere classified…

World exports in 2024
$1.07B
+14.4% vs 2023, imports $1.16B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China36.7%
  2. United States14.2%
  3. Netherlands9.4%
Top importers
  1. South Korea10.7%
  2. Germany10.1%
  3. United States9.9%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Hexanoylcarnitine is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Hexanoylcarnitine?

O-hexanoylcarnitine is an O-acylcarnitine compound having hexanoyl as the acyl substituent. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is an O-acylcarnitine and a hexanoate ester.

What is the CAS number of Hexanoylcarnitine?

The CAS registry number of Hexanoylcarnitine is 6418-78-6. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 14919-34-7.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Hexanoylcarnitine?

The molecular formula of Hexanoylcarnitine is C13H25NO4 and its molar mass is 259.35 g/mol.

What is Hexanoylcarnitine used for?

Known uses and roles of Hexanoylcarnitine include building blocks in research and laboratory, animal metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite, human metabolite, mammalian metabolite and 1 more.

Is Hexanoylcarnitine hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Hexanoylcarnitine is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Hexanoylcarnitine?

Hexanoylcarnitine is usually classified under HS code 292390 (Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides, lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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