Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride

Amino Acids 2025-03-02

Product name: Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride

Category Details
CAS Number 5080-50-2
Formula C₉H₁₈ClNO₄
Molecular Weight 239.70 g/mol
Type Acetylated form of L-carnitine; neurotransmitter precursor
Roles Enhances acetylcholine synthesis; supports mitochondrial energy metabolism
Metabolic Effects Neuroprotective; improves memory and cognitive function
Applications Alzheimer’s disease treatment; dietary supplements; sports nutrition
Safety Low toxicity; may cause irritation to eyes/skin/respiratory system
Solubility Water-soluble (100 mg/mL); insoluble in organic solvents
Production Fermentation-derived; high bioavailability
Industry Use Pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, clinical research

Description

It is white crystals or white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, almost insoluble in ether.

Application

It can be used in medicines, nutraceuticals, feed additives.

Specification

Appearance White Crystals or White Crystalline Powder Specific rotation -27.0~ -29.0° PH 2.0~3.0 Loss on drying <0.5% Residue on ignition <0.5% Residual solvents <0.1% Particle size Through 20 mesh Bulk density 0.3-0.7 g/ml Tapped density 0.5- 0.9 g/ml Assay ≥98.0% Heavy metal <10ppm Lead (Pb) <3ppm Cadmium (Cd) <1ppm Mercury (Hg) <0.1ppm Arsenic (As) <1ppm TPC < 1000Cfu/g Yeast & Mold < 100Cfu/g E.Coli Negative Salmonella Negative Packing 25kg/drum or as customer’s requirements. Storage Preserve in well-closed containers. Stored in cool, dry and ventilated warehouse, and keep away from moisture.

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