CAS NO.: 5080-50-2

Formula: C9H18ClNO4

CAS Name: O-Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride

Alias: (R)-3-Acetoxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butyrate hydrochloride; R(-)-2-Acetyloxy-3-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium chloride; Levacecarnine hydrochloride; Acetyl L-carnitine HCL; Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL; N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL; (2R)-2-(acetyloxy)-3-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethylpropan-1-aminium chloride; Acetyl-L-carnitine Hydrochloride

Molecular weight: 239.6965

Function: Acetyl-L-carnitine is an amino acid (a protein component) that is naturally produced in the body. It helps the body produce energy. N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine is the ester form of L-Carnitine, which is a naturally occurring amino acid metabolized from Lysine and Methione, and synthesized in the human brain, liver, and kidney by the enzyme ALC-transferase. N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine is involved in preventing age-related effects on the brain protecting neurons from oxidative damage, and has helped those with pain due to peripheral neuropathies. It may also help prevent progressive loss of myocardial sympathetic nervous function in diabetic patients. Some studies also suggest that N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine may also have antidepressant effects.

Specification(powder):

Appearance            White Powder               

PH                    2.0 to 3.0                 

Specific Rotation        -26.0 to -29.00                

Loss on Drying          1.0% Max.                 

Residue on Ignition       0.5% Max.                

Heavy Metals            10ppm Max.               

As(mg/kg)               1 Max.                  

Assay:                  98.0% to 102.0%