Product name:L(-)-Carnitine
CAS:541-15-1
Molecular Formula:C7H15NO3
Formula Weight:161.2
Specification:25g
Description:
Carnitine is a quaternary ammonium compound biosynthesized from the amino acids lysine and methionine. In living cells, it is required for the transport of fatty acids from the cytosol into the mitochondria during the breakdown of lipids (fats) for the generation of metabolic energy. It is often sold as a nutritional supplement. Carnitine was originally found as a growth factor for mealworms and labeled vitamin Bt. Carnitine exists in two stereoisomers: Its biologically active form is L-carnitine, whereas its enantiomer, D-carnitine, is biologically inactive.
L(-)-Carnitine is a white or crystalline powder or colorless crystal with a slight peculiar odor. Highly hygroscopic, exposure to air will deliquescence and may even liquefaction. L(-) -carnitine is easily soluble in water, ethanol, alkali solutions and diluted mineral acids, and is almost insoluble in acetone or ethyl acetate.
Since the natural L(-) -carnitine is extracted from pig red meat, the cost is relatively high, and l-carnitine can also be made through the synthesis of various chemical substances.