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Sigma-Aldrich

D-Carnitine

98%

Synonym(s):

(+)-β-Hydroxy-γ-(trimethylammonio)butyrate

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)3N+CH2CH(OH)CH2COO-
CAS Number:
541-14-0
Molecular Weight:
161.20
MDL number:
MFCD00083279
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24878729

Assay

98%

optical activity

[α]20/D +31°, c = 10 in H2O

mp

187-190 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

C[N+](C)(C)C[C@@H](O)CC([O-])=O

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Application

Used as a building block for antidiabetic, microbicidal compounds.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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19626BO

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P S Savle et al.
Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 9(17), 2545-2548 (1999-09-25)
Acylcarnitine analogues, (+)-6-Carboxylatomethyl-2-alkyl-4,4-dimethylmorpholinium (Z-n, where n = the number of carbons in the alkyl chain), synthesized in multi-gram quantities show in vitro activities as spermicides, anti-HIV agents, and inhibitors of the growth of Candida albicans. Activity improves with increasing chain

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