1359903

Levocarnitine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): L-Carnitine inner salt, (−)-(R)-3-Hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butyrate, Vitamin B_T
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃N⁺CH₂CH(OH)CH₂COO^-
• CAS Number: 541-15-1
• Molecular Weight: 161.20
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750039
• MDL number: MFCD00038747
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 4292315

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: levocarnitine
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: 197-212 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: C[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](O)CC([O-])=O
• InChI: 1S/C7H15NO3/c1-8(2,3)5-6(9)4-7(10)11/h6,9H,4-5H2,1-3H3/t6-/m1/s1
• InChI key: PHIQHXFUZVPYII-ZCFIWIBFSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Levocarnitine USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.
Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Levocarnitine Tablets
• Levocarnitine Injection
• Levocarnitine Oral Solution

Biochem/physiol Actions

Carnitine is a quaternary amine that occurs naturally in most mammalian tissue. It is present in relatively high concentrations in skeletal muscle and heart where it is involved in regulating energy metabolism. It shifts glucose metabolism from glycolysis to glycogen storage and enhances the transport of long chain fatty acids into the mitochondria where they are oxidized for energy production.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable