L-Acetylcarnitine

Name: L-Acetylcarnitine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039872

About L-Acetylcarnitine

L-Acetylcarnitine (CAS 3040-38-8) is an impurity of Levocarnitine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C9H17NO4, molecular weight 203.24 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (3R)-3-acetyloxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate. Common synonyms include Acetyl-L-Carnitine and acetylcarnitine.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

This Levocarnitine impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, L-Acetylcarnitine is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

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

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	L-Acetylcarnitine
Catalogue No.	VQ-039872
CAS Number	3040-38-8
IUPAC name	(3R)-3-acetyloxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₇NO₄
Molecular weight	203.24 g/mol
Exact mass	203.1158
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	RDHQFKQIGNGIED-MRVPVSSYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)O[C@H](CC(=O)[O-])C[N+](C)(C)C
PubChem CID	7045767

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	66.4 Å²
Synonyms	Acetyl-L-Carnitine, acetylcarnitine, O-Acetyl-L-carnitine, Levocarnitine acetyl, (R)-Acetylcarnitine, (-)-Acetylcarnitine, L-O-Acetylcarnitine, R-Acetylcarnitine, L-Carnitine acetyl ester, Acetyl-L-(-)-carnitine, Acetylcarnitine, L-

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 L-Acetylcarnitine?

The CAS Registry Number of L-Acetylcarnitine is 3040-38-8. It is also known as Acetyl-L-Carnitine, acetylcarnitine, O-Acetyl-L-carnitine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of L-Acetylcarnitine?

L-Acetylcarnitine has the molecular formula C9H17NO4 and a molecular weight of 203.24 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3R)-3-acetyloxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate.

What is L-Acetylcarnitine used for?

L-Acetylcarnitine 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 L-Acetylcarnitine can I order?

We supply L-Acetylcarnitine 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 L-Acetylcarnitine?

Yes. Every lot of L-Acetylcarnitine 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 L-Acetylcarnitine be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export L-Acetylcarnitine worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.