L-Carnitine, 98+%

Product Code. 11458247

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A17618.09

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

Product Identifier

• L-Carnitine

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : (R)-(3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethyla mmonium hydroxide

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only