Propionylcarnitine

Name: Propionylcarnitine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-048862

About Propionylcarnitine

Listed under CAS 17298-37-2, Propionylcarnitine is a process intermediate or related compound of Levocarnitine available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C10H19NO4, it has a molar mass of 217.26 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 3-propanoyloxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate. Common synonyms include Propionyl-DL-carnitine and O-Propionylcarnitine.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Levocarnitine, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Propionylcarnitine 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	Propionylcarnitine
Catalogue No.	VQ-048862
CAS Number	17298-37-2
IUPAC name	3-propanoyloxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₉NO₄
Molecular weight	217.26 g/mol
Exact mass	217.1314
InChIKey	UFAHZIUFPNSHSL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCC(=O)OC(CC(=O)[O-])C[N+](C)(C)C
PubChem CID	107738

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	66.4 Å²
Synonyms	Propionyl-DL-carnitine, O-Propionylcarnitine, 3-(propanoyloxy)-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate, 3-(propionyloxy)-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate, 3-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-(1-oxopropoxy)-1-propanaminium inner salt, 1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-(1-oxopropoxy)-, inner salt, CAR 3:0, Acylcarnitine C3:0, L-Propionylcarnitine (NIST), O-propanoylcarnitine (internal charge)

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 Propionylcarnitine?

The CAS Registry Number of Propionylcarnitine is 17298-37-2. It is also known as Propionyl-DL-carnitine, O-Propionylcarnitine, 3-(propanoyloxy)-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Propionylcarnitine?

Propionylcarnitine has the molecular formula C10H19NO4 and a molecular weight of 217.26 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-propanoyloxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate.

What is Propionylcarnitine used for?

Propionylcarnitine 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 Propionylcarnitine can I order?

We supply Propionylcarnitine, 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 Propionylcarnitine?

Yes. Every lot of Propionylcarnitine 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 Propionylcarnitine be shipped internationally?

Yes. Propionylcarnitine 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.