1359903
USP
Levocarnitine
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym(s):
L-Carnitine inner salt, (−)-(R)-3-Hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butyrate, Vitamin BT
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
(CH3)3N+CH2CH(OH)CH2COO-
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
161.20
Beilstein:
4292315
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24
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grade
pharmaceutical primary standard
API family
levocarnitine
manufacturer/tradename
USP
mp
197-212 °C (lit.)
application(s)
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format
neat
SMILES string
C[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](O)CC([O-])=O
InChI
1S/C7H15NO3/c1-8(2,3)5-6(9)4-7(10)11/h6,9H,4-5H2,1-3H3/t6-/m1/s1
InChI key
PHIQHXFUZVPYII-ZCFIWIBFSA-N
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General description
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
Application
Levocarnitine USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.
Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
- Levocarnitine Tablets
- Levocarnitine Injection
- Levocarnitine Oral Solution
Biochem/physiol Actions
Carnitine is a quaternary amine that occurs naturally in most mammalian tissue. It is present in relatively high concentrations in skeletal muscle and heart where it is involved in regulating energy metabolism. It shifts glucose metabolism from glycolysis to glycogen storage and enhances the transport of long chain fatty acids into the mitochondria where they are oxidized for energy production.
Analysis Note
These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.
Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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