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L-Carnitine
SINOBIO
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L-Carnitine (CAS 541-15-1), also known as L-carnitine, is an amino acid-like substance that promotes the conversion of fat into energy, playing a crucial role in fat metabolism and energy production. The following is a detailed introduction to L-Carnitine:
Product Name: L-Carnitine
CAS Number: 541-15-1
EINECS Number: 208-768-0
Molecular Formula: C7H15NO3
Molecular Weight: 161.20
Appearance: White crystals or crystalline powder with a slight fishy odor
Melting Point: 197-212℃
Boiling Point: 287.5℃ (rough estimate)
Density: 0.64 g/cm³
Solubility: Easily soluble in water, ethanol, alkaloid solutions, and diluted mineral acids; almost insoluble in acetone or ethyl acetate
Stability: Hygroscopic; withstands temperatures above 200℃
1. Promotes Fat Metabolism: As a coenzyme in fat metabolism, L-Carnitine transports long-chain fatty acids to mitochondria for β-oxidation, thereby promoting the breakdown of fat into energy. This process is crucial for maintaining energy balance and fat metabolism in the body.
2. Enhances Athletic Performance: By promoting fat metabolism, L-Carnitine reduces lactic acid accumulation in muscles, delays the onset of exercise fatigue, and improves exercise endurance and performance.
3. Improves Cardiac Function: L-Carnitine has a positive effect on heart health, improving myocardial energy metabolism and enhancing myocardial contractility, which can help prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases.
4. Promotes Infant Health: As a nutritional fortifier in infant food, L-Carnitine helps promote fat metabolism and energy production in infants, playing a positive role in their growth and development.
1. Pharmaceuticals: L-Carnitine is used to treat and prevent a range of diseases caused by L-Carnitine deficiency, such as cardiomyopathy, myopathy, hypoketosis, hypoglycemia, and hyperammonemia. It is also used to improve the nutritional status of kidney dialysis patients and enhance their quality of life.
2. Health Foods: As a weight-loss aid, L-Carnitine promotes fat metabolism, helping to reduce body fat without reducing water and muscle mass. It is commonly used in weight-loss foods, sports foods, and nutritional supplements for the elderly.
3. Feed Additives: L-Carnitine is used as an animal feed additive to promote fat metabolism and energy production in animals, improving growth performance and meat quality.
L-Carnitine has a wide range of applications and demand in the global market. With increasing public focus on health and weight loss, the market demand for L-Carnitine as a weight loss adjuvant and nutritional fortifier is also constantly growing.
