(±)-Carnitine hydrochloride, ≥98%

Name: (±)-Carnitine hydrochloride, ≥98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003145

About (±)-Carnitine hydrochloride, ≥98%

Listed under CAS 461-05-2, (±)-Carnitine hydrochloride is a cell culture reagent available from Vaqora Chemicals at a purity of ≥98%. The compound has the formula C7H16ClNO3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 197.66 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (3-carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)-trimethylazanium chloride. Alternative names: (±)-Carnitine chloride and DL-Carnitine hydrochloride.

It is supplied as a white powder. Literature values give a melting point of 196-200°. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for cell culture, media supplementation and cell-based assays. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 5 g, 25 g and 100 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Cell culture
Media supplementation
Cell-based assays

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(±)-Carnitine hydrochloride, ≥98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-003145
CAS Number	461-05-2
IUPAC name	(3-carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)-trimethylazanium chloride
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₆ClNO₃
Molecular weight	197.66 g/mol
Exact mass	197.0819
Purity / assay	≥98%
HSN code	2923
InChIKey	JXXCENBLGFBQJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C[N+](C)(C)CC(CC(=O)O)O.[Cl-]
PubChem CID	5970

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White powder
Melting point	196-200°
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	β-Hydroxy-γ-(trimethylammonio)butyrate hydrochloride, (±)-Carnitine chloride, DL-Carnitine hydrochloride, Carnitine chloride, Monocamin, d,l-Carnitine hydrochloride, 1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride, Entomin (TN), Carnitine chloride (JAN), Entomin, 1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride (1:1), Carnitine DL-HCl

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of (±)-Carnitine hydrochloride, ≥98%?

The CAS Registry Number of (±)-Carnitine hydrochloride, ≥98% is 461-05-2. It is also known as β-Hydroxy-γ-(trimethylammonio)butyrate hydrochloride, (±)-Carnitine chloride, DL-Carnitine hydrochloride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (±)-Carnitine hydrochloride, ≥98%?

(±)-Carnitine hydrochloride, ≥98% has the molecular formula C7H16ClNO3 and a molecular weight of 197.66 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3-carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)-trimethylazanium chloride.

Which grade and pack sizes of (±)-Carnitine hydrochloride, ≥98% can I order?

We supply (±)-Carnitine hydrochloride, ≥98% in (≥98%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with (±)-Carnitine hydrochloride, ≥98%?

Yes. Every lot of (±)-Carnitine hydrochloride, ≥98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can (±)-Carnitine hydrochloride, ≥98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. (±)-Carnitine hydrochloride, ≥98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.