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L-Carnitine, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
L-Carnitine is widely used as a nutritional supplement in food and beverage industries. It is used as a food additive. It acts as a cyanide antidote. It is also used in reversing and preventing hyperthyroid symptoms. It is a vitamin-like nutrient, which plays an important role in human metabolism.
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L-Carnitine is widely used as a nutritional supplement in food and beverage industries. It is used as a food additive. It acts as a cyanide antidote. It is also used in reversing and preventing hyperthyroid symptoms. It is a vitamin-like nutrient, which plays an important role in human metabolism.
Solubility
Soluble in water, pyridine, dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol and ethanol.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store in a cool place.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼190°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 10 g |
| Beilstein | 4292315 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Merck Index | 14,1849 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,pyridine,dimethyl sulfoxide,methanol and ethanol. |
| Formula Weight | 161.2 |
| Percent Purity | ≥99% |
| Chemical Name or Material | L-Carnitine |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 208-768-0 |
| RTECSNumber | BP2980000 |
| TSCA | No |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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