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L-Carnitine

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

L-Carnitine, Vitamin B

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Vendor SKU: EN300-7455912-100MG

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100 MG
€232.20
250 MG
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500 MG
€548.10
1 G
€698.90
2.5 G
€1,324.20

About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H15NO3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
161.20
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352107
EC Index Number:
208-768-0
NACRES:
NA.22

Vendor SKU: EN300-7455912-100MG

€232.20


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Product Name

L-Carnitine, for synthesis

Quality Level

form

crystals

autoignition temp.

>365 °C

potency

>5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

pH

6.5-8.5 (50 g/L in H2O)

mp

190-195 °C (decomposes)

solubility

800 g/L

density

0.64 g/cm3

bulk density

636 kg/m3

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BR781535BR781520BR781525
feature

individual caps

feature

strip of 8 caps

feature

individual tubes

feature

strip of 8 tubes

material

PE

material

polyethylene (cap), polypropylene (tubes and rack)

material

polypropylene

material

polypropylene

packaging

pack of 960 pieces (bulk packed)

packaging

pack of 120

packaging

pack of 960 (bulk)

packaging

pack of 120

sterility

non-sterile

sterility

non-sterile

sterility

non-sterile

sterility

non-sterile

capacity

1.2 mL

capacity

1.2 mL

capacity

1.2 mL

capacity

1.2 mL

Application

  • L-carnitine supplementation in recovery after exercise: This article evaluates the effectiveness of L-carnitine in enhancing recovery post-exercise, highlighting its role in energy metabolism and muscle recovery (Fielding et al., 2018).
  • Potential role of L-carnitine in autism spectrum disorder: Investigates how L-carnitine′s modulation of metabolic pathways could benefit individuals with autism spectrum disorders, suggesting a new avenue for therapeutic interventions (Kępka et al., 2021).
  • L-carnitine and acylcarnitines: mitochondrial biomarkers for precision medicine: This study discusses the critical role of L-carnitine and acylcarnitines in mitochondrial function, proposing their use as biomarkers in precision medicine approaches (McCann et al., 2021).

Analysis Note

Assay (HClO₄, calc. on anhydrous substance): ≥ 98.0 %
Spec. rotation [α²0/D (c=10 in water): -32.0 - -29.0 °
Water (K. F.): ≤ 4.0 %
Identity (IR): passes test

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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