Levocarnitine
SIAL/L0399900 - European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym: L-Carnitine inner salt; (−)-(R)-3-Hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butyrate; Vitamin BT
CAS Number: 541-15-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H15NO3
Molecular Weight: 161.20
MDL Number: MFCD00038747
Linear Formula: (CH3)3N+CH2CH(OH)CH2COO-
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | levocarnitine |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C7H15NO3/c1-8(2,3)5-6( |
| InChI key | PHIQHXFUZVPYII-ZCFIWIBFSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | EDQM |
| mp | 197-212 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | C[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](O)CC([O |
| Application: | Levocarnitine EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia. |
| 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. |
| 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   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Packaging: | The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue . |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 197-212 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |