Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride

Name: Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-038867

About Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride, an impurity of Levocarnitine registered under CAS number 5080-50-2. Its molecular formula is C9H18ClNO4 and its molecular weight is 239.69 g/mol. Systematically, it is named [(2R)-2-acetyloxy-3-carboxypropyl]-trimethylazanium chloride. It is also known as Acetylcarnitine hydrochloride or Levacecarnine hydrochloride.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Levocarnitine to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Levocarnitine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-038867
CAS Number	5080-50-2
IUPAC name	[(2R)-2-acetyloxy-3-carboxypropyl]-trimethylazanium chloride
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₈ClNO₄
Molecular weight	239.69 g/mol
Exact mass	239.0924
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	JATPLOXBFFRHDN-DDWIOCJRSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)O[C@H](CC(=O)O)C[N+](C)(C)C.[Cl-]
PubChem CID	2733928

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 5
TPSA	63.6 Å²
Synonyms	Acetylcarnitine hydrochloride, Levacecarnine hydrochloride, o-Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride, Acetylcarnitine chloride, Acetylcarnitine L-form HCl, Acetylcarnitine hydrochloride, l-, Acetylcarnitine L-form hydrochloride, O-Acetyl-L-carnitine HCl, (R)-2-Acetoxy-3-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethylpropan-1-aminium chloride, (R)-3-Acetoxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butyrate hydrochloride, acetyl L-carnitine chloride

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 Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride?

The CAS Registry Number of Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride is 5080-50-2. It is also known as Acetylcarnitine hydrochloride, Levacecarnine hydrochloride, o-Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride?

Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride has the molecular formula C9H18ClNO4 and a molecular weight of 239.69 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is [(2R)-2-acetyloxy-3-carboxypropyl]-trimethylazanium chloride.

What is Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride used for?

Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Levocarnitine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride can I order?

We supply Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride?

Yes. Every lot of Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride 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 Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride 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.