L(-)-Carnitine hydrochloride, 98%

Description

CAS: 6645-46-1 | C7H16ClNO3 | 197.66 g/mol

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: 6645-46-1
• Molecular Formula: C7H16ClNO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 197.66
• MDL Number: MFCD00066100
• InChI Key: JXXCENBLGFBQJM-FYZOBXCZSA-N
• Synonym: r-3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-n,n,n-trimethylpropan-1-aminium chloride, l-carnitine hcl, unii-j3y5e6iks3, l-carnitine hydrochloride, levocarnitine chloride, j3y5e6iks3, r-carnitine hydrochloride, carnitine l-form hydrochloride, +--carnitine chloride, l-3-carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl trimethylammonium chloride
• PubChem CID: 656657
• IUPAC Name: [(2R)-3-carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl]-trimethylazanium;chloride
• SMILES: [Cl-].C[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](O)CC(O)=O

• Melting Point: 142.0°C
• Loss on Drying: 5% max.
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Linear Formula: HO₂CCH₂CH(OH)CH₂N(CH₃)₃Cl
• Quantity: 25 g
• Merck Index: 15,1849
• Specific Rotation Condition: −22.00 (20.00°C c=1, H2O)
• Specific Rotation: -22
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in hot ethanol, slightly soluble in cold ethanol, practically insoluble in acetone and ether
• Formula Weight: 197.66
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: L(-)-Carnitine hydrochloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
EINECSNumber	229-663-6

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only