DL-Carnitine

About DL-Carnitine

 
Name:DL-Carnitine
Synonyms:  3-Hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate
Molecular Formula:  C7H15NO3
Molecular Weight:  161.20
CAS Registry Number:  406-76-8
EINECS:  206-976-6
Carnitine comes in the two stereo-isomer forms, L-carnitine and D-carnitine. It is only the L form which is biologically active. Some health food versions of carnitine are L-carnitine, and some are a mixture of the L- and the D- forms (DL-carnitine). Because it is much easier to make, DL-carnitine is often much cheaper. There is some evidence to suggest that D-carnitine may be harmful; there may also be some safety issues with the quality of some health food carnitine relating to the imported sources of the bulk chemical. The FDA has issued an Import Alert warning about DL-carnitine.
iThe product s white crystalline powder, soluble in water and alcohol, and is easy influenced by damp air.
Application: The product is mainly used as feed and food additive.
Specifications:
Product name
 DL-Carnitine HCL
 
Items
 Standards
 
Appearance
 White Crystalline power
 
Assay
 98.5% Min.
 
Melting point
 194~198 o C
 
Loss On Drying
 1.0 % Max.
 
Residue On Ignition
 0.2 % Max.
 
Heavy Metals
 20ppm Max.
 
NH+4
 0.01 % Max.
 
Arsenic
 2ppm Max.
 
pH ( Water Solution )
 2.3 ~ 2.6
 

 
Package: 25kg/fiber drum or as request.
Storage:be stored in dry,cool and shady conditions.Seal it tightly after opening.
Shelf life:2years.