L-carnitine L-tartrate

L-Carnitine L-Tartrate (CAS 36687-82-8), commonly abbreviated as LCLT and marketed under the trade name L-Carnipure, is a salt form of L-carnitine combined with tartaric acid. It delivers the metabolic activity of L-carnitine with improved stability and faster dissolution compared to free-form carnitine. Procurement teams in sports nutrition and pharmaceutical sectors source it for formulations.

LCLT is the preferred carnitine form in sports nutrition supplements, including protein powders, ready-to-drink beverages, and capsules, where rapid absorption and clean label positioning are priorities. In pharmaceutical applications, it serves as the active ingredient in oral solid dosage forms targeting carnitine deficiency or metabolic support. Functional food manufacturers incorporate it into energy bars.

The ingredient is used in fortified beverages where its buffering capacity also supports pH stability in the final product. Personal care formulators use it in skin-conditioning products for moisture retention. L-Carnitine L-Tartrate is supplied as a white crystalline powder. It is available in food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications, with material meeting USP and EP standards.

These quality benchmarks are commonly requested by regulated-market buyers. Bulk supply is standard in kilogram and metric ton quantities to meet the demands of large-scale industrial manufacturing.