D(+)-Carnitine
- CAS NO.：541-14-0
- Empirical Formula: C7H15NO3
- Molecular Weight: 161.2
- MDL number: MFCD00083279
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 03:28:42
What is D(+)-Carnitine?
Chemical properties
white to light yellow crystal powde
The Uses of D(+)-Carnitine
Essential cofactor of fatty acid metabolism; required for the transport of fatty acids through the inner mitochondrial membrane. Synthetized primarily in the liver and kidney; highest concentrations found in heart and skeletal muscle. Dietary sources include red meat, dairy products, beans, avocado.
Definition
ChEBI: The (S)-enantiomer of carnitine.
Purification Methods
The S(L) isomer is levocarnitine, Vitamin B7. The R or S isomers crystallise from EtOH/Me2CO (hygroscopic). The R or S hydrochlorides crystallise from hot EtOH or EtOH/Et2O and have m 142o(dec). The RS-isomer crystallises from hot EtOH (hygroscopic). The RS hydrochloride crystallises in needles from hot EtOH and has m 196o(dec). [(±) Mazzetti & Lemmon J Org Chem 22 228 1957, Beilstein 4 H 513, 4 I 548, 4 II 937-8, 4 III 1632-5, 4 IV 3185.]
Properties of D(+)-Carnitine
| Melting point: | 197 °C |
| Boiling point: | 287.5°C (rough estimate) |
| alpha | D +30.9° |
| Density | 1.1587 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4500 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| solubility | Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly) |
| form | Solid |
| color | White to Off-White |
| Merck | 13,1862 |
| Stability: | Hygroscopic |
Safety information for D(+)-Carnitine
Computed Descriptors for D(+)-Carnitine
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