L(-)-Carnitine

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L(-)-Carnitine Specification

Structural Formula
(CH3)3N+CH2CH(OH)CH2COO

Smell
Odorless

Taste
Characteristic, Slightly Acidic

HS Code
29239000

Boiling point
Decomposes before boiling

Molecular Weight
161.2 g/mol

Molecular Formula
C7H15NO3

Classification
Organic Acid

Organic Acid Types
Amino Acid Derivative

Inorganic Acid Types
None

Grade
Pharmaceutical / Food Grade

Purity
99% Min

Application
Pharmaceutical, Food, Feed Additive

Appearance
White Crystalline Powder

Other Names
Levocarnitine; Vitamin BT

Density
0.6 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Solubility
Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol, insoluble in ether, chloroform, benzene, acetone

Raw Material
Chemical Synthesis

About L(-)-Carnitine

Product Name: L(-)-Carnitine
Synonyms: 3- CARBOXY-N,N,N-TRIMETHYL-2-PROPEN-1-AMINIUM CHLORIDE;3-HYDROXY-4-(TRIMETHYLAMMONIO)
Molecular Formula: C7H15NO3
Molecular Weight: 161.2
CAS Number: 541-15-1
EINECS: 208-768-0

In living cells, it is required for the transport of fatty acids from the cytosol into the mitochondria during the breakdown of lipids (or fats) for the generation of metabolic energy. It is often sold as a nutritional supplement. Carnitine was originally found as a growth factor for mealworms and labeled vitamin Bt. Carnitine exists in two stereoisomers: its biologically active form is L-carnitine, while its enantiomer, D-carnitine, is biologically inactive
Specifications:
ITEM
Specification

Identification
IR or Chemical Method

Appearance
White Crystals or White Crystalline Powder

Specific Rotation
-29.0-32.0

PH
5.59.5

Water Content
4%Max

Residue on ignition
0.2%Max

Chloride
0.4%Max

Sodium
0.1%Max

Potassium
0.2%Max

Heavy metal
20ppmMax

Assay
97.0%103.0%