L(-)-Carnitine, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 541-15-1
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₃
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 161.2
• MDL Number: MFCD00038747
• InChI Key: PHIQHXFUZVPYII-ZCFIWIBFSA-N
• Synonym: l-carnitine, levocarnitine, vitamin bt, r-carnitine, carnitor, --carnitine, carnitine, --l-carnitine, karnitin, l---carnitine
• PubChem CID: 10917
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16347
• IUPAC Name: (3R)-3-hydroxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate
• SMILES: C[N+](C)(C)CC(CC(=O)[O-])O

• Melting Point: 208°C to 212°C
• Color: White
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 99+%
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃N+CH₂CH(OH)CH₂COO-
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 04, IV, 3185
• Merck Index: 15, 1849
• Specific Rotation Condition: − 31.00 (20.00°C c=10,H2O)
• Specific Rotation: -31
• Solubility Information: (5% in water) Clear colorless
• Formula Weight: 161.2
• Percent Purity: 99+%
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder or Crystals
• Chemical Name or Material: L(-)-Carnitine

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• L(-)-Carnitine

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only