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L-Carnitine L-Tartrate
CAS Number
36687-82-8
EC Number
459-550-9
FEMA Number
FEMA 4906
Abbreviation
LCLT
What is L-Carnitine L-Tartrate?
L-Carnitine L-Tartrate (CAS 36687-82-8), abbreviated LCLT, is a salt form of L-carnitine combined with tartaric acid. Also marketed as L-Carnipure.
Where is L-Carnitine L-Tartrate used?
- Sports nutrition: carnitine form in protein powders, ready-to-drink beverages and capsules
- Pharmaceuticals: active ingredient in oral solid dosage forms for carnitine deficiency or metabolic support
- Functional food: energy bars
- Fortified beverages: buffering capacity supports pH stability
- Personal care: skin-conditioning products for moisture retention
- It delivers the metabolic activity of L-carnitine with improved stability and faster dissolution compared to free-form carnitine.
Good to know: Material meets USP and EP standards, benchmarks commonly requested by regulated-market buyers.
Commercial specifications
- Bulk supply in kilogram and metric ton quantities
Other Names (Synonyms)
(R)-Bis [(3-carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl) trimethyl Ammonium] L-tartrate|L-Carnipure|RefChem:799018|CARNITINE BITARTRATE|L- CARNITINE TARTRATE|Levocarnitine tartrate|Carnitine tartrate|LCLT
What are the physical properties of L-Carnitine L-Tartrate?
Boiling Point 196.6°C at 101.3kPa
Density 1.216 at 20℃
Appearance Crystalline powder
Color White to Off-White
Form Solid
Vapor Pressure 20-134hPa at 35-50℃
Log P -2.9 at 50℃ and pH5.54
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to L-Carnitine L-Tartrate?
HS Code 2923.90.0100