DL-Carnitine

DL-Carnitine (CAS 406-76-8) is the racemic form of carnitine, a quaternary ammonium compound.

Where is DL-Carnitine used?

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: synthetic precursor and analytical reference material in production and quality control of L-Carnitine-based drug substances
• Nutritional supplements: for products where racemic composition is acceptable under regional regulatory frameworks
• Cosmetics: stabilizing and antioxidant-active ingredient in skin-conditioning creams and anti-aging topicals
• Animal feed: nutrient additive in aquaculture and livestock feed supporting metabolic function
• It also serves as a reference standard, synthetic intermediate, or cost-effective ingredient where stereospecificity is not required.

Good to know: Unlike the biologically active L-form, the DL-racemate serves primarily as a reference standard, synthetic intermediate, or cost-effective ingredient where stereospecificity is not a requirement.

Commercial specifications

• Bulk quantities standard for industrial procurement; smaller lots for laboratory and quality control