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L-Carnitine Base Powder
2026年8月7日 · 2 min read
Product Overview
L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative essential for fatty acid transport and cellular energy production. Concentrated in cardiac and skeletal muscle tissue, L-Carnitine facilitates the movement of long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for beta-oxidation. This l-carnitine supplement ingredient is available as base powder, tartrate salt, and acetylated form (Acetyl L-Carnitine) to meet different formulation requirements. Standardized to 50%-98% L-Carnitine content, suitable for use in sports nutrition, metabolic health, and animal nutrition applications.
Specifications
- Synonyms: Levocarnitine, L-(-)-Carnitine, (R)-Carnitine, Vitamin BT
- CAS Number: 541-15-1
- Molecular Formula: C7H15NO3
- Molecular Weight: 161.20 g/mol
- Purity: 50% (food grade) / 98% (pharmaceutical grade)
- Available Forms: L-Carnitine Base, L-Carnitine Tartrate, Acetyl L-Carnitine
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Solubility: Highly water-soluble
- Heavy Metals: <10 ppm
- Microbiology: Complies with USP/EP limits
- Certifications: FSSC 22000, BRC, KOSHER, HALAL
Applications
- Sports nutrition and body composition formulations
- Metabolic health and energy support supplements
- Cardiovascular health formulations
- Animal nutrition (poultry, swine, aquaculture)
- Cognitive support formulations (Acetyl L-Carnitine)
- Functional food and beverage applications
Why Choose Our L-Carnitine
- Multiple forms available: base, tartrate, and acetylated variants
- Standardized to 50%-98% purity for different application requirements
- High water solubility for beverage and liquid formulations
- Comprehensive documentation: COA, MSDS, allergen statement
- Available with third-party testing and verification
- Consistent batch-to-batch quality for commercial supply
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