L-Carnitine Hydrochloride
Amino Acids 2025-03-02
Product name: L-Carnitine Hydrochloride It has the same effect as L-carnitine. Due to its strong hygroscopicity, so it is suitable especially for making liquid preparations.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 6645-46-1 |
| Formula | C₇H₁₆ClNO₃ |
| Molecular Weight | 197.66 g/mol |
| Type | Zwitterionic compound; mitochondrial β-oxidation cofactor |
| Roles | Facilitates fatty acid transport into mitochondria; enhances energy production |
| Metabolic Effects | Antioxidant properties; corrects metabolic imbalances in inborn errors |
| Applications | Nutritional supplement in foods/feeds; metabolic disorder treatments |
| Safety | Low toxicity; LD50 >6890 mg/kg (oral, rat); GRAS status |
| Solubility | Highly water-soluble (150 mg/mL) |
| Production | Fermentation-derived; high bioavailability |
| Industry Use | Pharmaceuticals, animal feed, functional foods, biochemical research |
Description
It is a white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in acetone, easy to deliquesce yellow.
Application
It can be used in medicines, nutraceuticals, functional drinks, feed additives. It can enhance endurance, improve athletic performance; promote fatigue recovery; delay aging process; benefit heart and blood vessel health; help eliminate fatty liver, etc.
L-carnitine hydrochloride has the same effect as L-carnitine. Due to its strong hygroscopicity, so it is suitable especially for making liquid preparations.
Specification
Appearance White crystalline powder Residue on ignition ≤ 0.2% PH (5% w/v in water) 2.0-2.5 Loss on drying ≤ 0.5% Solubility Very soluble in water Melting point 194°C~ 199°C NH4 ≤0.01% Assay 98.0-102.0% Arsenic ≤1ppm Heavy metal ≤10ppm 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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