CAS NO.: 541-15-1

Chemical Name:

        (R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium hydroxide,inner salt

        (R)-(3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium hydroxide, inner salt

Other Name: Vitamin BT

Formula: C7H15NO3

Molecular Weight:161.2

Characteristic:L-Carnitine forms white crystals or a white crystalline hygroscopic powder.It has a slight characteristic odor.L-Carnitine is extremely hygroscopic and even deliquescent and it can liquefy on exposure to air.L-Carnitine is highly soluble in water,in alcohol,in alkaline solutions and in dilute mineral acids.It is practically insoluble in acetone or ethyl acetate.

Specifications:

      Appearance                           White crystals or white crystalline powder or colorless crystals

      Identification                          IR or Chemical Method

      Appearance of Solution          Clear and Colorless

      Specific Rotation                   -29.0~ -32.0

      pH                                            6.5~8.5

      Water Content                           ≤1.0%

      Residue on Ignition                    ≤0.1%

      Heavy Metals                            ≤10ppm

      Arsenic                                     ≤1ppm

      Chloride                                  ≤200ppm

      Sulfate                                    ≤300ppm

      Cyanide                                 Absent

      Related Substances          Impurity A ≤0.5%,Any other impurity ≤0.1%

      Assay                                      ≥99.0%                                  

Utility:L-Carnitine is hygroscopic,so it is suitable for all kinds of liquid applications.L-Carnitine is essential in the utilization of fatty acids and in transporting metabolic energy.And so it can:

Promote normal growth and development

Treat and possibly prevent cardiovascular disease

Treat muscle disease

Help build muscle

Protect against liver disease

Protect against diabetes

Protect against kidney disease

Aid in dieting

Packing:25kgs fiber carton/drum.Packing as the need of customer.