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L-Carnitine

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

L-Carnitine, Vitamin B

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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

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

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

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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

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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