Carnitine

Carnitine
CAS No.: 541-15-1 
MF: C7H15NO3 
EINECS No.: 208-768-0 
Standard: Medicine Grade
Purity: 99% 

Characteristic: Carnitine forms white crystals or a white crystalline hygroscopic powder.It has a slight characteristic odor. Carnitine  is extremely  hygroscopic  and even  deliquescent and  it can liquefy on exposure to air. Carnitine is highly soluble in water, in alcohol, in alkaline  solutions and in dilute mineral acids.It is practically insoluble in acetone or ethyl acetate.

Specifications:

Appearance                       White crystalline powder      
Identification                      IR      
Appearance of Solution      Clear and Colourless      
Specific Rotation                 -29.0~-32.0°      
pH                                      5.5~9.5      
Water Content                   ≤1.0%      
Residue on Ignition             ≤0.1%      
Residue Acetone                ≤0.1%      
Residue Ethanol                ≤0.5%      
Heavy Metals                     ≤10ppm      
Arsenic                               ≤1ppm      
Chloride                              ≤0.4%      
Potassium                          ≤0.2%      
Sodium                               ≤0.1%      
Cyanide                              Absent     
Assay                                 ≥99.0%

Functions: Carnitine is hygroscopic,so it is suitable for all kinds of liquid applications. Carnitine is essential in the utilization of fatty acids and in transporting metabolic energy.
Functions:   
1) Promote normal growth and development       
2) Treat and possibly prevent cardiovascular disease       
3) Treat muscle disease       
4) Help build muscle       
5) Protect against liver disease     
6) Protect against diabetes       
7) Protect against kidney disease       
8) Aid in dieting