L-Carnitine [541-15-1]
Order number: 14710358
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L-Carnitine [541-15-1] is characterized by a well-defined molecular structure, with a molecular formula of C7H15NO3 and a molecular weight of 161.20. This quaternary ammonium salt serves as an essential component in biological systems, facilitating the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria for energy production. As a white crystalline powder or crystals, it conforms to USP standards and exhibits a pH range of 5.5-9.5. The specified purity level is greater than or equal to 97% and less than or equal to 103%, ensuring high quality for this compound. It is also free from heavy metals, lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and chloride, among other impurities, making it suitable for various applications within the biochemical industry. Additionally, L-Carnitine demonstrates a specific rotation of -29.0° to -32.0°, and it is stable under proper storage conditions at 2 to 8 °C.
- CAS Number: 541-15-1
- Cadmium (Cd): ≤1ppm
- Molecular Formula: C7H15NO3
- Appearance: White crystals or crystalline powder
- Exact Mass: 161.10519334
- Molecular Weight: 161.20
- Assay: ≥97% <103%
- Arsenic (As): ≤1ppm
| Name | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| pH | : | 5.5-9.5 |
| CAS | : | 541-15-1 |
| Assay | : | ≥97% <103% |
| Lead (Pb) | : | ≤3ppm |
| Appearance | : | White crystals or crystalline powder |
| Categories | : | Biochemicals Carbohydrates Quaternary Ammonium salts |
| Conclusion | : | Conforms to USP |
| Sodium (Na) | : | ≤0.1% |
| Arsenic (As) | : | ≤1ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | : | ≤1ppm |
| Chloride(Cl) | : | ≤0.4% |
| Heavy metals | : | ≤10ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | : | ≤0.1% |
| Product Code | : | 14710358 |
| Product Name | : | L-Carnitine |
| Potassium (K) | : | ≤0.2% |
| Identification | : | Conforms to reference |
| Loss on Drying | : | ≤0.5% |
| Residue acetone | : | ≤1000ppm |
| Residue ethanol | : | ≤5000ppm |
| Storage Details | : | 2 to 8 °C |
| Molecular Weight | : | 161.20 |
| Molecular Formula | : | C7H15NO3 |
| Specific rotation | : | -29.0°- -32.0° |
| Total plate count | : | ≤1000cfu/g |
| Residue on Ignition | : | ≤0.1% |
| Total Yeast & Mould | : | ≤100Cfu/g |
| Harmonised Tariff Code | : | 2923900090 |
