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L-Carnitine forms white crystals or a white crystalline hygroscopic powder
L-Carnitine
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-hydroxypropy)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:
| items | index |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Appearance of Solution | Appearance of Solution |
| Specific Rotation | -29.0~-32.0 |
| pH | 5.5~9.5 |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤1ppm |
| Chloride | ≤0.4% |
| Potassium | ≤0.2% |
| Sodium | ≤0.1% |
| Assay | 99.0% |
| Place of Origin: China (Mainland) |