L-Carnitine Tartrate CAS 36687-82-8
Amino Acids 2025-03-02
Product name: L-Carnitine L-Tartrate
Molecular Formula: C11H19NO8
Molecular Weight: 293.27
CAS No.: 36687-82-8
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 36687-82-8 |
| Formula | C₁₈H₃₆N₂O₁₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 472.49 g/mol |
| Type | Stable form of L-carnitine (vitamin BT derivative) |
| Roles | Facilitates fatty acid oxidation in mitochondria; enhances energy (ATP) production |
| Metabolic Effects | Reduces fat accumulation; supports lean muscle mass |
| Applications | Solid dosage forms (tablets/capsules); sports nutrition; weight management |
| Safety | Stable under humidity; GRAS status for food use |
| Solubility | Water-soluble (not soluble in organic solvents) |
| Production | Fermentation-derived; high bioavailability |
| Industry Use | Pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, animal feed, cosmetics |
Description
Levocarnitine is a white or almost white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals. It is freely soluble in water, soluble in warm ethanol (96 per cent), practically insoluble in acetone. L-carnitine tartrate is a stable situation of L-carnitine. It is a white crystalline powder. It is soluble in dilute acid, soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol, ether and chloroform.
Applications
L-carnitine tartrate used as a feed fortification enhancer, also used in medicine and health care products, food additives, etc.
Specification
Appearance White crystalline powder Particle Size 30-80 mesh Specific Rotation -9.5°~ -11.0° PH 3.0 ~ 4.5 Loss on drying ≤1.0% Residue on ignition ≤0.3% Residual solvents ≤0.3% CN Not detectible Chloride ≤0.4% Heavy metals ≤10ppm Arsenic ≤1ppm Lead <3ppm Mercury <0.1ppm Cadmium <1ppm Total plate count ≤1000 cfu/g Molds and yeast ≤100 cfu/g E.Coli Negative/10g Salmonella Negative/10g Bulk density 0.4 ~ 0.8 g/ml 0.5 ~ 0.9 g/ml Tapped density L-Carnitine: 68.2±1.0% Assay Tartaric Acid: 31.8±1.0% Total: 97.0 ~ 103.0% Packing 25kg/drum or as per requirement. Storage Store in a cool and dry place.
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