DL-Carnitine hydrochloride, Purity ≥98%

Synonym: 461-05-2; Vitamin BT hydrochloride; (3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)-trimethylazanium; chloride

MDL: MFCD00011904
CAS Number: 461-05-2
Compound CID: 5970

Product Size

500 mg; 1 g; 2 g; 5 g

Price

Datasheet

MSDS

Properties

Description

DL-Carnitine hydrochloride, soluble in DMSO and water and insoluble in ethanol, is a quaternary ammonium compound biosynthesized from the amino acids lysine. The molecular weight of the compound is 197.66, and its molecular formula is C₇H₁₆ClNO₃.

Molecular Weight

197.66

Molecular Formula

C₇H₁₆ClNO₃

Form

Lyophilized powder

Purity

Impurities

Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.

Solubility

In vitro: DMSO: 35 mg/mL (177.07 mM); Water: 35 mg/mL (177.07 mM); Ethanol: insoluble

Identity

Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.

Applications

DL-Carnitine hydrochloride can be studied extensively for its potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.