L-Carnitine

• Product NameL-Carnitine
  CAS No.541-15-1
  Purity99%
  Min Quantity100000Kilograms
  Price1~2
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  Molecular Structure

Detailed Description

L(-)-Carnitine
Synonyms: 3- carboxy-n,n,n-trimethyl-2-propen-1-aminium chloride;3-hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)-butanoat;3-hydroxy-gamma-(trimethylammonio)-butyrate;Levocarnitine;L-carnithine;L-carnitin;L(-)-carnitine;L-carnitine
CAS: 541-15-1
MF: C7H15NO3
MW: 161.2
EINECS: 208-768-0
Product Categories: Quaternary Ammonium Compounds;L-Carnitine Series;Vitamins and derivatives;Food Additives;Aliphatics;Amino Acids & Derivatives;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;phytochemical
Chemical Properties:White crystalline
Usage: antimethemoglobinemic, cyanide antidote.Essential cofactor of fatty acid metabolism; required for the transport of fatty acids through the inner mitochondrial membrane. Synthetized primarily in the liver and kidney; highest concentrations f ound in heart and skeletal muscle. Dietary sources include red meat, dairy products,beans,avocado.
ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS RESULTS
Appearance White crystalline powder White crystalline powder
Identification A. chemical method B. IR methodA.chemical method B. IR method
Specific rotation -29.0o～-32.0o -31.08o
PH 5.5～9.5 7.10
Water % ≤4.0 0.19
Residue on ignition% ≤0.5 0.08
Residue acetone% ≤0.1 0.02
Arsenic (ppm) ≤2 <1
Chloride % ≤0.4 <0.02
Heavy metals (ppm) ≤10 <10
Cyanamid (ppm) Non Detectable Non Detectable
Sodium % ≤0.1 <0.1
Potassium % ≤0.2 <0.2
Assay % 97.0～103.0 99.31
Conclusion conforms to the stipulation of USP

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