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L-Carnitine

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): L-Carnitine, Vitamin B
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₇H₁₅NO₃
• CAS Number: 541-15-1
• Molecular Weight: 161.20
• MDL number: MFCD00038747
• UNSPSC Code: 12352107
• EC Index Number: 208-768-0
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• product name: L-Carnitine, for synthesis
• Quality Level: 200
• 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
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• InChI: 1S/C7H15NO3/c1-8(2,3)5-6(9)4-7(10)11/h6,9H,4-5H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: PHIQHXFUZVPYII-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable