8.40092
L-Carnitine
for synthesis
Synonym(s):
L-Carnitine, Vitamin B
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H15NO3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
161.20
UNSPSC Code:
12352107
EC Index Number:
208-768-0
NACRES:
NA.22
MDL number:
Product Name
L-Carnitine, for synthesis
Quality Level
form
crystals
autoignition temp.
>365 °C
potency
>5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
pH
6.5-8.5 (50 g/L in H2O)
mp
190-195 °C (decomposes)
solubility
800 g/L
density
0.64 g/cm3
bulk density
636 kg/m3
storage temp.
2-30°C
SMILES string
[N+](CC(O)CC(=O)[O-])(C)(C)C
InChI
1S/C7H15NO3/c1-8(2,3)5-6(9)4-7(10)11/h6,9H,4-5H2,1-3H3
InChI key
PHIQHXFUZVPYII-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
- L-carnitine supplementation in recovery after exercise: This article evaluates the effectiveness of L-carnitine in enhancing recovery post-exercise, highlighting its role in energy metabolism and muscle recovery (Fielding et al., 2018).
- Potential role of L-carnitine in autism spectrum disorder: Investigates how L-carnitine′s modulation of metabolic pathways could benefit individuals with autism spectrum disorders, suggesting a new avenue for therapeutic interventions (Kępka et al., 2021).
- L-carnitine and acylcarnitines: mitochondrial biomarkers for precision medicine: This study discusses the critical role of L-carnitine and acylcarnitines in mitochondrial function, proposing their use as biomarkers in precision medicine approaches (McCann et al., 2021).
Analysis Note
Assay (HClO₄, calc. on anhydrous substance): ≥ 98.0 %
Spec. rotation [α²0/D (c=10 in water): -32.0 - -29.0 °
Water (K. F.): ≤ 4.0 %
Identity (IR): passes test
Spec. rotation [α²0/D (c=10 in water): -32.0 - -29.0 °
Water (K. F.): ≤ 4.0 %
Identity (IR): passes test
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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