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L-Carnitine
CAS Number: 541-15-1 and 406-76-8
Molecular Formula: C7H15NO3
Molecular Weight: 161.20
L-Carnitine
Carnitine is used in dietary supplements. L-carnitine is important for heart and brain function, muscle movement, and many other body processes.
General Properties and Specifications of L-Carnitine or (−)-(R)-3-Hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butyrate, Vitamin BT or Levocarnitine:
Appearance: White crystalline compound.
Solubility of 10% aq. solution: Clear colourless.
Assay: 99% minimum.
pH: 6.5 to 8.5 for 50 g/l in water.
Loss on drying: 0.1% maximum.
Specific rotation [α]: -30° to -32° (C =2, H20)
Iron (Fe): 0.0005% maximum.
Copper (Cu): 0.0005% maximum.
Relative density: 0.64
Melting point: 197C to 212C decomposes.
Auto-ignition temperature: >365C.
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Storage: 8C to 25C.
Levocarnitine USP Grade Specifications:
C7H15NO3 161.20
(R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium, inner salt;
(R)-(3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium, inner salt CAS 541-15-1
UNII: 0G389FZZ9M
DEFINITION
Levocarnitine contains NLT 97.0% and NMT 103.0% of levocarnitine (C7H15NO3), calculated on the anhydrous basis.
IDENTIFICATION
A. Infrared Absorption.
Residue on Ignition: NMT 0.5%
Chloride and Sulfate, Chloride: NMT 0.4%
Limit of Potassium: To pass the test.
Limit of Sodium: To pass the test.
Optical Rotation, Specific Rotation: For 100 mg/mL in water −29° to −32°
pH: For 50 mg/mL solution 5.5 to 9.5
Water Determination: NMT 4.0%
L-Carnitine FCC Food Grade Specifications:
4-Amino-3-hydroxybutyric Acid Trimethylbetaine; Levocarnitine;
4-Trimethylamino-3-hydroxybutyrate; (R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium Hydroxide, Inner Salt
C7H15NO3 Formula weight 161.20
CAS: 541-15-1
DESCRIPTION
L-Carnitine occurs as white crystals or as a white, crystalline, hygroscopic powder. It is freely soluble in water, in alcohol, in alkaline solutions, and in dilute mineral acids. It is practically insoluble in acetone and in ethyl acetate. It decomposes without melting at about 185C to 195C.
Function: Nutrient.
REQUIREMENTS
Identification:
A. Dissolve about 1 g of sample in 10 mL of water and 10 mL of 1 N hydrochloric acid, and add 5 mL of sodium tetraphenylborate. A white precipitate forms.
B. The infrared absorption spectrum of a potassium bromide dispersion of the sample, previously dried in vacuum at 60C for 5 h, exhibits maxima only at the same wavelengths as those of a similar preparation of USP Levocarnitine Reference Standard.
Chloride: Not more than 0.4%.
Lead: Not more than 1 mg/kg.
Optical (Specific) Rotation: [α]D20°: Between –29.0° and −32.0°, calculated on the anhydrous basis.
pH: Between 5.5 and 9.5, in a 1:20 aqueous solution.
Potassium: Not more than 0.2%.
Residue on Ignition: Not more than 0.5%.
Sodium: Not more than 0.1%.
Water: Not more than 4.0%.
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