L-Carnitine (CAS: 541-15-1) is an endogenous amino acid derivative with exclusive biological activity of L-form. It acts as a core carrier for fatty acid transport to mitochondria for energy production.
Related products: L Carnitine hydrochloride, L-Carnitine Tartrate, Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALC)
Carnitine ≥99%, complying with USP, EP and national food standards.
L-Carnitine powder features good flowability, suitable for tableting, capsule filling, powder blending and other processing techniques.
Ready stock, samples and custom specs available. COA, MSDS supplied on demand.
| Test | Standard | Results |
| Character | White or almost white, crystalline powder | White crystalline powder |
| Identification | Infrared Absorption | Infrared Absorption |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96%), freely soluble in 1M Hydrochloric Acid and sparingly soluble in 0.1M Hydrochloric Acid. | |
| Assay | ||
| Assay(dry basis C9H11NO4)(HPLC) | 99.0~101.0% | 99.32% |
| PH | 4.5~7.0 | 5.41 |
| Appearance of solutioin | Complies | Complies |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ppm | <10ppm |
| Related substances | ||
| Impurity A | ≤0.1% | 0.06% |
| Impurity B | ≤0.5% | 0.34% |
| Impurity C | ≤0.2% | 0.07% |
| Unspecified Impurities | ≤0.05% | 0.04% |
| Total impurities | ≤1.0% | 0.43% |
| Impurity D | ≤0.5% | Not detected |
| Loss on drying | ≤5.00% | 4.18% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤5.00% | 3.26% |
| Microbiological Test | ||
| Total Bacterial Count | ≤ 10000cfu/g | Complies |
| Total Molds Count | ≤1000cfu/g | Complies |
| Salmonella | Negative | Not Detected |
| E.coli | Negative | Not Detected |
Pharmaceutical Field:
L-Carnitine relieves physical fatigue and other symptoms, and can be made into sustained-release capsules, tablets and other preparations.
Dietary Supplements / Sports Nutrition:
It transports fatty acids into mitochondria for energy oxidation and accelerates fat breakdown, widely used in weight-loss supplements, sports energy powders and functional drinks.
| Weight | Packing method |
| 1kg | bag/kg, box outside (double plastic bag + Aluminum foil bag inside) |
| 10kgs,25kg or more | by Drums or carton (2 layers plastic bag inside) |
| Weight | Delivery mothod | Delivery time | Destination |
| 1kg-25kgs | EMS,DHL,UPS,Fedex | 3-7days | Door to door |
| 25kgs-100kgs | DHL,FedEx,by Air | 3-7days | Door to door (to Airport by Air) |
| more than 100kgs | by Air | 3-7days | Door to Airport |
| by Sea | 10-35days | Door to port |
L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative. It is a white crystalline powder, widely used in dietary supplements, sports nutrition, functional foods and beverage products. It helps transport fatty acids into mitochondria for energy metabolism.
Food grade L-Carnitine, typical purity ≥99.0%. White crystalline powder. Custom packaging is available according to customer requirements.
Related products: L Carnitine hydrochloride, L-Carnitine Tartrate, Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALC).
Standard MOQ is 25kg/drum. Small trial orders for testing are acceptable, and free samples are available for quality verification.
Ready stock, samples and custom specs available. COA, MSDS supplied on demand.
Store sealed at -20℃, keep away from light, heat and oxidants. Shelf life: 24 months under proper storage.
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