L-Carnitine

Product Description1. L-Carnitine base(EP6.0) CAS No.: 541-15-1 Chemical Name: (R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N, N, N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium hydroxide, inner salt (R)-(3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium hydroxide, inner salt Other Name: L-Carnitine Vitamin BT Formula: C7H15NO3 Molecular Weight: 161.2 Characteristic: L-Carnitine forms white crystals or a white crystalline hygroscopic powder. It has a slight characteristic odor. L-Carnitine is extremely hygroscopic and even deliquescent and it can liquefy on exposure to air. L-Carnitine is highly soluble in water, in alcohol, in alkaline solutions and in dilute mineral acids. It is practically insoluble in acetone or ethyl acetate. Specifications: Appearance White crystals or white crystalline powder or colorless crystals Identification IR or Chemical Method Appearance of Solution Clear and Colorless Specific Rotation -29.0 -32.0 pH 6.5 8.5 Water Content <1.0% Residue on Ignition <0.1% Heavy Metals <10ppm Arsenic <1ppm Chloride <200ppm Sulfate <300ppm Cyanide Absent Related Substances Impurity A <0.5% Any other impurity <0.1% Assay >99.0% Utility: L-Carnitine is hygroscopic, so it is suitable for all kinds of liquid applications. L-Carnitine is essential in the utilization of fatty acids and in transporting metabolic energy. And so it can: Promote normal growth and development Treat and possibly prevent cardiovascular disease Treat muscle disease Help build muscle Protect against liver disease Protect against diabetes Protect against kidney disease Aid in dieting Packing: 25kgs fiber carton/drum. Packing as the need of customer.