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L-Carnitine -> Acylcarnitine?

Battlecrab - 23-2-2010 at 16:15

I was wondering if anyone knew a rxn that could be done at home, with semi-available reagents. I am interested in Acylcarnitine because of how it increases mucous membrane absorption. I was hoping to be able to use vinegar (pretty easy to get).

Any help would be much appreciated.

kclo4 - 23-2-2010 at 17:04

Vinegar isn't going to work I do not think. I suspect that you are going to need an acylating agent, such as acetic anhydride -- this isn't exactly easy to get or make.

Battlecrab - 24-2-2010 at 14:51

Thank you. Yeah, I don't really want the DEA knocking at my door. :P