DL-Carnitine hydrochloride

Synonym(s):DL-Carnitine hydrochloride;Vitamin B_T;β-Hydroxy-γ-(trimethylammonio)butyrate hydrochloride;(?)-(R)-3-Hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butyrate;(±)-Carnitine chloride

CAS NO.：461-05-2
Empirical Formula: C7H16NO3.Cl
Molecular Weight: 197.66
MDL number: MFCD00011904
EINECS: 207-309-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-08-11 13:38:40

What is DL-Carnitine hydrochloride?

Chemical properties

Crystalline Solid

The Uses of DL-Carnitine hydrochloride

Vitamin (enzyme cofactor). 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 skel

The Uses of DL-Carnitine hydrochloride

Vitamin (enzyme cofactor). Essential cofactor of fatty acid metabolism; required for the transport of fatty acids through the inner mitochondrial membrane. Synthesized primarily in the liver and kidney; highest concentrations found in heart and skeletal muscle. Dietary sources include red meat, dairy products, beans, avocado.

The Uses of DL-Carnitine hydrochloride

DL-Carnitine is a racemic mixture of the quaternary ammonium stereoisomers biologically active L-carnitine and biologically inactive D-carnitine. DL-Carnitine is used in comparative studies with the pure isomers.

What are the applications of Application

(±)-Carnitine hydrochloride is a compound involved in the metabolism of fatty acids

brand name

Carni tor (Sigma-Tau).

Properties of DL-Carnitine hydrochloride

Melting point:	197-199 °C
alpha	-0.2～+0.2°(20℃/D)(c=5,H2O)
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	Aqueous Base (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated), Water (Sparingly, Sonicate
form	Powder, Crystals, Needles and/or Chunks
color	White to almost white
PH	1.8-2.5 (100g/l, H2O)
Water Solubility	SOLUBLE
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
Merck	14,1849
BRN	4163212
Stability:	Hygroscopic
CAS DataBase Reference	461-05-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride (1:1) (461-05-2)

Safety information for DL-Carnitine hydrochloride

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.