PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 197-198 °C (decomp) |
| storage temp. | Store at -20°C |
| solubility | Soluble in DMSO |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C7H15NO3/c1-8(2,3)5-6(9)4-7(10)11/h6,9H,4-5H2,1-3H3 |
| InChIKey | PHIQHXFUZVPYII-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(C(O)CC([O-])=O)[N+](C)(C)C |
Description and Uses
DL-Carnitine is a Chloride salt free form of D,L-Carnitine Chloride (C184100). Carnitine is a vitamin, essential cofactor of fatty acid metabolism. It is required for the transport of fatty acids through the inner mitochondrial membrane. Synthesized primarily in the liver and kidney; highest concentrations found in heart and skeletal muscle. Dietary sources include red meat, dairy products, beans, avocado.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261-P305+P351+P338 |
