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 solution | 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 Method | Delivery Time | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1kg-25kgs | EMS, DHL, UPS, Fedex | 3-7 days | Door to door |
| 25kgs-100kgs | DHL, FedEx, by Air | 3-7 days | Door to door (to Airport by Air) |
| more than 100kgs | by Air | 3-7 days | Door to Airport |
| by Sea | 10-35 days | Door to port |
L-Carnitine is an amino acid derivative that serves as a core carrier to transport fatty acids into mitochondria, facilitating energy production and accelerating fat breakdown.
Our L-Carnitine features a high purity level of ≥99%, fully complying with major international and national food standards such as USP and EP.
Alongside standard L-Carnitine, we also supply related derivative products including L-Carnitine Hydrochloride, L-Carnitine Tartrate, and Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALC).
In the pharmaceutical field, it is used in capsules and tablets to relieve fatigue. In dietary supplements and sports nutrition, it is widely formulated into weight-loss supplements, energy powders, and functional drinks.
For 1kg orders, we pack in double plastic bags with an aluminum foil bag inside and box outside. For larger orders of 10kg, 25kg, or more, we ship using drums or cartons with 2 layers of inner plastic bags.
We offer express courier (EMS, DHL, UPS, Fedex) for 1-25kg orders (3-7 days door-to-door), air freight for larger orders (3-7 days to airport/door), and sea freight for heavy bulk orders over 100kg (10-35 days to port).