DL-Carnitine amide chloride

Name: DL-Carnitine amide chloride
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-048856

About DL-Carnitine amide chloride

Listed under CAS 5261-99-4, DL-Carnitine amide chloride is a process intermediate or related compound of Levocarnitine available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C7H15ClN2O2, it has a molar mass of 194.66 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (5-amino-3-hydroxy-5-oxopentylidene)-dimethylazanium chloride.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Levocarnitine, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies DL-Carnitine amide chloride in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Levocarnitine

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Levocarnitine.

Levocarnitine impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	DL-Carnitine amide chloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-048856
CAS Number	5261-99-4
IUPAC name	(5-amino-3-hydroxy-5-oxopentylidene)-dimethylazanium chloride
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₅ClN₂O₂
Molecular weight	194.66 g/mol
Exact mass	194.0822
InChIKey	LTELZMDSXFWIGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C[N+](=CCC(CC(=O)N)O)C.[Cl-]
PubChem CID	6452677

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	66.3 Å²

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 DL-Carnitine amide chloride?

The CAS Registry Number of DL-Carnitine amide chloride is 5261-99-4. It is also known as ((1)-(4-Amino-2-hydroxy-4-oxobutyl)trimethylammonium) chloride, ((+-)-(4-Amino-2-hydroxy-4-oxobutyl)trimethylammonium) chloride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of DL-Carnitine amide chloride?

DL-Carnitine amide chloride has the molecular formula C7H15ClN2O2 and a molecular weight of 194.66 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (5-amino-3-hydroxy-5-oxopentylidene)-dimethylazanium chloride.

What is DL-Carnitine amide chloride used for?

DL-Carnitine amide chloride 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 DL-Carnitine amide chloride can I order?

We supply DL-Carnitine amide chloride, 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 DL-Carnitine amide chloride?

Yes. Every lot of DL-Carnitine amide chloride 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 DL-Carnitine amide chloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. DL-Carnitine amide chloride 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.