Levocarnitine

Name: Levocarnitine
CAS#: 541-15-1
Chemical Formula: C7H15NO3
Exact Mass: 161.1052
Molecular Weight: 161.201
Elemental Analysis: C, 52.16; H, 9.38; N, 8.69; O, 29.77

Description: Levocarnitine, also known as Carnitor and ST-198, is a carnitine acetyltransferase stimulant used therapeutically to stimulate gastric and pancreatic secretions and in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemias.

Synonym: Levocarnitine; Carnitor; L-Cartin; ST-198; ST 198; ST198; Carnitine

IUPAC/Chemical Name: 3-hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate

InChi Key: PHIQHXFUZVPYII-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C7H15NO3/c1-8(2,3)5-6(9)4-7(10)11/h6,9H,4-5H2,1-3H3

SMILES Code: C[N+](C)(CC(O)CC([O-])=O)C

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001