Levocarnitine
USP/1359903 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 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 | USP |
| mp | 197-212 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | C[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](O)CC([O |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Levocarnitine USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Levocarnitine Tablets • Levocarnitine Injection • Levocarnitine Oral Solution |
| 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. |
| 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 |