L-Carnitine CAS 541-15-1
L-Carnitine
1.Standard: USP/EP
2.Appearance:white crystalline powder
3.Purity: 99%
4.CAS NO.:541-15-1
L-Carnitine is a nutrient that is derived from the amino acids lysine and methionine. Its name is derived from the fact that it was first isolated from meat (carnus). L-Carnitine is not considered a dietary essential because it is synthesized in the body. The body produces carnitine in the liver and kidneys and stores it in the skeletal muscles, heart, brain, and other tissues. But its production may not meet the needs under certain conditions such as increased energy demands and therefore it is considered a onditionally essential nutriention. There are two forms (isomers) of carnitine, viz. L-carnitine and D-carnitine, and only the L-isomer is biologically active.
Specification
| Items |
Specification |
| Appearance |
white crystalline powder |
| Identification |
IR |
| Appearance of solution |
clear and colourless |
| Specific rotation(α)D 20 |
-29 o - -32 o |
| PH value |
5.5-9.5 |
| Moisture |
1.0% max |
| Residue on lgnition |
0.1% max |
| Cyanide |
absent |
| Lead |
3ppm max |
| Mercury |
0.1ppm max |
| Cadmium |
1ppm max |
| Chloride |
0.4% max |
| Heavy Metals |
10ppm max |
| Potassium |
0.2% max |
| Sodium |
0.1% max |
| Arsenic |
1ppm max |
| Residue acetone |
0.1%max |
| Residue Ethanol |
0.5%max |
| Assay |
97-103% |
| Total Plate Count |
1000cfu/g max |
| Yeast & Mold |
100cfu/g max |
| E.Coli |
negative |
| Salmonella |
negative |
L-Carnitine is an amino acid which has a role to play in the body's fat metabolism process. L-Carnitine transports fatty acids to the mitochondria, which is where they are essentially burned as fuel. This amino acid naturally occurs, although it can also be biosynthesized from two other ones. In addition to being found in a wide range of foods, it is also commonly available as a dietary supplement.
L-Carnitine health benefits
Along with being used to turn fat into energy, L-Carnitine has other potential health benefits. One of the most frequent uses of this amino acid is for treatment of heart problems, and multiple clinical studies suggest that it may be of benefit for people with particular heart issues. Several suggested medical benefits may include items such as those below:
Blood sugar control in adult-onset diabetes
Brain-related benefits
Improved cognitive abilities, memory boost
Kidney disease situations
Lowering triglycerides
Mood enhancements
Natural antioxidant
Parkinson's disease
Relief of angina symptoms
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