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L-Carnitine, 98+%

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AAA1761809 10 g
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Catalog No. AAA1761809

Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1761809

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Description

CAS: 541-15-1 | C7H15NO3 | 161.201 g/mol

L-Carnitine is widely used as a nutritional supplement in food and beverage industries. It is used as a food additive. It acts as a cyanide antidote. It is also used in reversing and preventing hyperthyroid symptoms. It is a vitamin-like nutrient, which plays an important role in human metabolism.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
L-Carnitine is widely used as a nutritional supplement in food and beverage industries. It is used as a food additive. It acts as a cyanide antidote. It is also used in reversing and preventing hyperthyroid symptoms. It is a vitamin-like nutrient, which plays an important role in human metabolism.

Solubility
Soluble in water, pyridine, dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol and ethanol.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store in a cool place.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 541-15-1
Molecular Formula C7H15NO3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 161.201
MDL Number MFCD00038747
InChI Key PHIQHXFUZVPYII-ZCFIWIBFSA-N
Synonym l-carnitine, levocarnitine, vitamin bt, r-carnitine, carnitor, --carnitine, carnitine, --l-carnitine, karnitin, l---carnitine
PubChem CID 10917
ChEBI CHEBI:16347
IUPAC Name (3R)-3-hydroxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate
SMILES C[N+](C)(C)CC(CC(=O)[O-])O

Specifications

Melting Point ∼190°C (decomposition)
Quantity 10 g
Beilstein 4292315
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Merck Index 14,1849
Solubility Information Soluble in water,pyridine,dimethyl sulfoxide,methanol and ethanol.
Formula Weight 161.2
Percent Purity ≥99%
Chemical Name or Material L-Carnitine

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 208-768-0
RTECSNumber BP2980000
TSCA No
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

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