L-Carnitine Base
Molecular formula:C7H15NO3
Chemical name:(R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1- propanaminium hydroxide,
inner salt
(R)-(3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl) trimethyl ammonium hydroxide, inner salt
Other Name: Vitamin BT
Structural formula:
CAS No.: 541-15-1
Properties: L-Carnitine forms white crystals or a white crystalline hygroscopic powder. It has a slight characteristic odor. L-Carnitine is extremely hygroscopic and even deliquescent and it can liquefy on exposure to air. L-Carnitine melts above 200℃under decomposition. L-Carnitine is highly soluble in water, in alcohol, in alkaline solutions, and in dilute mineral acids. It is practically insoluble in acetone or ethyl acetate.
Quality standard:
Item |
USP |
EP |
GB |
Identification |
Chemical method or infrared method |
Chemical method or infrared method |
Chemical method or infrared method |
Specific rotation |
-29.0° - -32.0° |
-29.0° - -32.0° |
-29.0° - -32.0° |
PH value |
5.5-9.5 |
6.5-8.5 |
5.5-9.5 |
Moisture |
≤4.0% |
≤1.0% |
≤4.0% |
Residue on ignition |
≤0.5% |
≤0.1% |
≤0.5% |
Cyanide |
- |
- |
no |
Chloride |
≤0.4% |
≤200ppm |
≤0.4% |
Sulfate |
- |
≤300ppm |
- |
Natrium |
≤0.1% |
- |
≤0.1% |
Potassium |
≤0.2% |
- |
≤0.2% |
Heavy metal |
≤20ppm |
≤10ppm |
≤20 ppm |
Arsenic |
≤2ppm |
- |
≤2 ppm |
Solution clarity |
- |
colorless and transparent |
- |
Relative substances |
- |
impurity A≤0.5% |
- |
other impurities ≤0.1% |
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Residual acetone |
- |
- |
≤0.1% |
Content |
100±3% |
100±2% |
100±3% |
Application:
L-Carnitine is a natural, vitamin-like nutrient responsible for promoting the β-oxidation process of long- chain fatty acids. In other words, it helps the body convert fatty acids into energy. L-Carnitine is often used in medicine and health food, sports drinks, infant nutrition and animal nutrition
Packing:
10kg/25kg Fiber Drum. Inner package:Three layers polyethylene bags with desiccant.
Post by Andrea Guo Chemicals @2012-04-06 20:46:58