Description
LIPO-C (W/O B12)
For Research Use Only | Not for Human or Veterinary Use
Description:
Lipo-C (w/o B12) is a lipotropic research solution combining L-Methionine, Choline Chloride, L-Carnitine, and Dexpanthenol in a sterile-filtered aqueous vehicle. It is the B12-free counterpart to the MIC-B12 formulation, substituting L-Carnitine for inositol and omitting methylcobalamin, which makes it useful in study designs where cobalamin-dependent one-carbon metabolism is a confounder or where the characteristic B12 absorbance would interfere with analysis. Each component contributes a distinct biochemical role: Methionine as an essential sulfur-containing amino acid and methyl donor, Choline as a quaternary ammonium compound central to phosphatidylcholine synthesis, L-Carnitine as the obligatory carrier for long-chain fatty acid transport into the mitochondrial matrix, and Dexpanthenol as the alcohol analogue of pantothenic acid and a precursor to coenzyme A.
Scientific Specifications:
- Compound Name: Lipo-C (w/o B12) – Methionine / Choline / Carnitine / Dexpanthenol
- Type: Lipotropic Blend (Multi-Component Research Formulation)
- Total Active Concentration: 120 mg/mL
- Active Ingredients per 1 mL:
- Choline Chloride, 50 mg — CAS: 67-48-1 | Formula: C₅H₁₄ClNO | MW: 139.62 g/mol | PubChem 6145
- L-Carnitine, 50 mg — CAS: 541-15-1 | Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₃ | MW: 161.20 g/mol | PubChem 10917
- L-Methionine, 15 mg — CAS: 63-68-3 | Formula: C₅H₁₁NO₂S | MW: 149.21 g/mol | PubChem 6137
- Dexpanthenol, 5 mg — CAS: 81-13-0 | Formula: C₉H₁₉NO₄ | MW: 205.25 g/mol | PubChem 131204
- Form: 10 mL vial of clear liquid (sterile-filtered solution)
- Storage: Store in a cool, dark place
Research Context:
Lipo-C (w/o B12) is commonly studied for its potential effects on:
- Carnitine-dependent transport of long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondrial matrix and subsequent beta-oxidation flux
- Choline-dependent phosphatidylcholine synthesis and very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) assembly and secretion
- Hepatic lipid transport and lipotropic activity in hepatocyte and adipocyte culture models
- Methyl-group donation, transsulfuration, and homocysteine handling via methionine
- Coenzyme A biosynthesis and acyl-group transfer through the pantothenate pathway
- Comparative study against cobalamin-containing lipotropic formulations, isolating B12-independent mechanisms
Intended Use:
This product is intended strictly for laboratory research applications only by qualified scientific personnel. It is not approved for human or animal consumption, and may not be used in foods, drugs, supplements, cosmetics, or diagnostics.
Legal Disclaimer:
The statements provided and this compound have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. No claims are made regarding diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of any disease. Use is restricted to qualified researchers operating in certified laboratory environments.
Terms of Sale:
By purchasing this product, the buyer affirms they are a qualified researcher or institutional purchaser, fully responsible for proper handling, storage, and legal compliance.
