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L-Carnitine, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A17618.09
10 g, Each
Thermo Scientific™
L-Carnitine, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A17618.09
10 g, Each
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Catalog number: A17618.09
also known as A17618-09
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Online price: 80.65
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
541-15-1
IUPAC Name
3-hydroxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate
Molecular Formula
C7H15NO3
InChI Key
PHIQHXFUZVPYII-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
C[N+](C)(C)CC(O)CC([O-])=O
Specifications
Specification SheetIdentification (FTIR)
Conforms
Appearance (Color)
White
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥98.0 to ≤102.5%
Comment
Specification differs for U.S. and non-U.S. material where indicated
Description
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.
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.
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