Skip to Content
Merck
All Photos(1)

Key Documents

8.40092

Sigma-Aldrich

L-Carnitine

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

L-Carnitine, Vitamin B

Sign Into View Organizational & Contract Pricing


About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H15NO3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
161.20
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352107
EC Index Number:
208-768-0
NACRES:
NA.22

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

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

Related Categories

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

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot/Batch Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.

Already Own This Product?

Find documentation for the products that you have recently purchased in the Document Library.

Visit the Document Library

Our team of scientists has experience in all areas of research including Life Science, Material Science, Chemical Synthesis, Chromatography, Analytical and many others.

Contact Technical Service