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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

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:
  • 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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