Chemical name: (R) -3 - carboxy -2 - hydroxy-N, N, N-trimethyl ammonium hydroxide
Molecular Formula: C7H15NO3
CAS: 541-15-1
Properties: white crystal or crystalline powder, with slight special odor. Strong hygroscopicity, deliquescence or even liquefaction when exposed to air. soluble in water, ethanol, alkaloid solution, and dilute mineral acid. Hardly soluble in acetone or ethyl acetate.
Usage: nutritional supplement
Application: L-carnitine, also known as Vitamin BT, can promote long-chain fatty acids in vivo to be ß-oxidation, and thus provide energy for the human body. It can be applied to health care products, sports drinks and baby food.
Quality standard: GB17797-1999 standard
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item |
standard |
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appearance |
white crystalline powder |
|
identification |
A: chemical method B: Infrared |
|
specific rotation (°) |
-29.0 – -32.0 |
|
pH value |
5.5 – 9.5 |
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moisture (%) |
4.0 max |
|
residue on ignition (%) |
0.5 max |
|
residual on acetone (%) |
0.5 max |
|
Arsenic (ppm) |
2 max |
|
Chloride (ppm) |
0.4 max |
|
heavy metal (ppm) |
10 max |
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Cyanide (ppm) |
not be detected |
|
Na (ppm) |
0.1 max |
|
K (ppm) |
0.2 max |
|
content (%) |
97.0–103.0 |
Packaging: 25KG / barrel
Transportation: avoid sun and rain, be transported as general chemicals but with no toxic, hazard materials.
Storage: stored in dry clean dark environment, and not be mixed with toxic substances to avoid contamination.
Shelf life: two years |
