L(-)-Carnitine cas no:541-15-1
Synonyms: Vitamin BT;Ammonium, (3-carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt, L- (8CI);(-)-(R)-3-Hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butyrate;(2S)-3-carboxylato-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylpropan-1-aminium;(S)-carnitine;1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, inner salt, (2R)-;Ammonium, (3-carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethyl-, hydroxide,inner salt;Levocarnitine (USP);L-carnitine(VBt);Car-OH;L-Carnitine Base(Usp29);Carnitor (TN);(3S)-3-hydroxy-4-trimethylammonio-butanoate;Carniking 50;(3R)-3-hydroxy-4-trimethylammonio-butanoate;(R)-Carnitine;L-gamma-trimethyl-beta-hydroxybutyrobetaine;1-Propanaminium,3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,- N-trimethyl-,inner salt,(2R)-;L-Carnitine EP/USP;L-Carnitine Base (Vitamine BT);L-Carnitine base USP;R-(-)-3-hydroxy-4-trimethylaminobutyrate;
NameL(-)-Carnitine
CAS541-15-1
SynonymsVitamin BT;Ammonium, (3-carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt, L- (8CI);(-)-(R)-3-Hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butyrate;(2S)-3-carboxylato-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylpropan-1-aminium;(S)-carnitine;1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, inner salt, (2R)-;Ammonium, (3-carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethyl-, hydroxide,inner salt;Levocarnitine (USP);L-carnitine(VBt);Car-OH;L-Carnitine Base(Usp29);Carnitor (TN);(3S)-3-hydroxy-4-trimethylammonio-butanoate;Carniking 50;(3R)-3-hydroxy-4-trimethylammonio-butanoate;(R)-Carnitine;L-gamma-trimethyl-beta-hydroxybutyrobetaine;1-Propanaminium,3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,- N-trimethyl-,inner salt,(2R)-;L-Carnitine EP/USP;L-Carnitine Base (Vitamine BT);L-Carnitine base USP;R-(-)-3-hydroxy-4-trimethylaminobutyrate;
EINECS(EC#)208-768-0
Molecular FormulaC7H15NO3
Molecular Weight161.2
Appearancewhite crystalline powder
alpha-31 o (C=10, H2O)
refractive index-32 ° (C=1, H2O)
storage temp2-8°C
Hazard Xi:Irritant
Risk R36/37/38
Safety
Hazard Codes: 
Xi
Risk Statements: 36/37/38?
R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 26-36-37/39?
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.?
S36: Wear suitable protective clothing.?
S37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: BP2980000
F: 3-10
Hazard Note: Irritant
HS Code: 29239000?
HS Code 29239000
| Organism |
Test Type |
Route |
Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) |
Effect |
Source |
| dog |
LD50 |
unreported |
7gm/kg (7000mg/kg) |
? |
Cancer Treatment Reports. Vol. 63, Pg. 558, 1979. |
| mouse |
LD50 |
intraperitoneal |
750mg/kg (750mg/kg) |
? |
Gekkan Yakuji. Pharmaceuticals Monthly. Vol. 9, Pg. 759, 1967. |
| mouse |
LD50 |
subcutaneous |
9gm/kg (9000mg/kg) |
SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: LACRIMATION: EYE
BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD
GASTROINTESTINAL: CHANGES IN STRUCTURE OR FUNCTION OF SALIVARY GLANDS |
Acta Biologica et Medica Germanica. Vol. 35, Pg. 645, 1976.
? |
?L-Carnitine (CAS NO.541-15-1) hasn't been listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65. And the toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. You can see actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
