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Basic Information
Product Name: O-Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride
CAS Number: 5080-50-2
Alias: Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl
Molecular Formula: C9H18ClNO4
Molecular Weight: 239.70
IUPAC Name: (2R)-3-acetyloxy-2-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate hydrochloride
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Quaternary ammonium salt, acetylated carnitine derivative
- Structural Features: L-carnitine skeleton with acetyl group on hydroxyl, combined with hydrochloric acid to form stable water-soluble hydrochloride salt
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Odor: Odorless, slight sour taste
- Melting Point: 186–188 °C (decomposes)
- Specific Rotation: [α]20/D -28° ~ -32° (c=10, water)
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water; soluble in methanol; slightly soluble in ethanol; insoluble in acetone, ether
- Stability: Stable under dry cool storage; stable in neutral and weak acidic solutions; easy hydrolysis under strong alkaline heating
Synthesis & Applications
Production Method
L-carnitine undergoes acetylation reaction with acetic anhydride, then acidified with hydrochloric acid, crystallized and refined.
Main Applications
- Health supplement raw material: Improve brain energy metabolism, support memory and nerve health
- Pharmaceutical API adjuvant: Auxiliary treatment for nerve damage, fatigue relief preparations
- Sports nutrition additive: Promote fat decomposition, relieve exercise fatigue
- Biochemical reagent: Cell culture energy supply additive
Safety & Storage Instructions
- Hazard Classification: Low toxicity, mild irritant to eyes
- Personal Protection: Dust mask and gloves during powder handling
- Storage Condition: Hermetically sealed, cool dry ventilated warehouse, moisture-proof
- Transportation: General goods, avoid damp and heavy extrusion
Quality Specifications
- Purity: ≥99.0% (HPLC)
- Loss on Drying: ≤0.5%
- Residue on Ignition: ≤0.1%
- Heavy Metal (Pb): ≤10 ppm
Information Summary Table
| Item | Specification |
| CAS Number | 5080-50-2 |
| Product Name | O-Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride |
| Synonym | Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl |
| Molecular Formula | C9H18ClNO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 239.70 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in water |
| Purity Standard | ≥99.0% |
| Storage Condition | Sealed cool dry warehouse, moisture-proof |
| Hazard Property | Low toxicity, slight eye irritant |
| Main Usage | Brain health nutritional raw material, sports nutrition additive, nerve protection drug intermediate |
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