Property: White crystal or a white crystalline powder. L-carnitine has a slight characteristic odor. L-carnitine is extremely hygroscopic and even deliquescent and it can liquefy on exposure to air.L-carnitine is highly soluble in water, in alcohol, in alkaline solutions and in dilute mineral acids. L-carnitine is practically insoluble in acetone or ethyl acetate.
Cas No.: 36687-82-8
Molecular Formula: 2(C7H16NO3) C4H4O6
Molecular Weight: 293.27
Specification:
Items | Standards |
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Specific rotation(°) | -9.5 - -11.0 |
pH | 3.0 - 4.5 |
Water Content(%) | 0.5 Max |
Residue on ignition(%) | 0.5 Max |
Melting point(℃) | 169 - 175 |
L-Carnitine(%) | 68.2±1.0 |
L-Tartaric acid(%) | 31.8±1.0 |
Assay(%) | 98.0 Min |
Heavy metal(ppm) | 10 Max |
Cl(%) | 0.4 Max |
Pb(ppm) | 3.0 Max |
Cd(ppm) | 1.0 Max |
Hg(ppm) | 0.1 Max |
As(ppm) | 1.0 Max |
TPC(cfu/g) | 1000 Max |
Yeast & Mold(cfu/g) | 100 Max |
E.Coli | Neg |
Salmonella | Neg |
Storage Condition:Preserved in a dry, cool and enclosed
Package: 25kg/drum or 1kg/bag
Application: Infant food,Weight loss,Athletes food ,etc
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