Properties
Description
Etomoxir sodium salt, soluble in DMSO and water and insoluble in ethanol, is a specialized molecule that inhibits acyltransferase enzymes, which are pivotal in lipid metabolism and the modification of proteins and other molecules, thereby presenting potential therapeutic avenues for metabolic diseases and cancer.
Molecular Formula
C15H18ClO4.Na
Solubility
DMSO: 44 mg/mL (178.72 mM); Water: 44 mg/mL (178.72 mM); Ethanol: Insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Etomoxir sodium salt targets and inhibits carnitine palmitoyltransferase I, crucial for fatty acid oxidation, used in metabolic and cardiovascular studies.