Description

L-Carnitine-L-Tartrate is a high-purity, crystalline salt formed from L-Carnitine and L-Tartaric acid, offering superior stability and handling characteristics. This compound is essential for its role in facilitating fatty acid transport into cellular mitochondria for energy production. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the dietary supplement, sports nutrition, and pharmaceutical industries seeking a reliable, bioavailable source of L-Carnitine.

Application

• Sports Nutrition & Dietary Supplements: A key active ingredient in powders, capsules, and tablets aimed at enhancing exercise performance, supporting fat metabolism, and promoting post-workout recovery.
• Functional Food & Beverage Fortification: Used to enrich energy drinks, meal replacement shakes, and health bars with a stable form of L-Carnitine.
• Pharmaceutical Preparations: Employed in formulations for metabolic support, cardiovascular health, and in treatments for primary and secondary carnitine deficiency.
• Clinical Nutrition: Incorporated into medical nutrition products for enteral and parenteral feeding to support patient energy metabolism.
• Cosmeceuticals: Utilized in topical formulations for its potential antioxidant properties and role in skin cell energy metabolism.
• Animal Nutrition: Added to feed for livestock and pets to improve energy utilization and support overall metabolic health.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Carnitine-L-Tartrate
CAS No.	36687-82-8
Molecular Formula	C11H21NO8
Molecular Weight	295.29 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Carnitine L-Tartrate; Carnitine Tartrate; (R)-Carnitine (2R,3R)-Tartrate; Levocarnitine L-Tartrate; Vitamin Bt Tartrate; (3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium L-Tartrate; (R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate
EINECS	253-186-3

Quality Control

Our L-Carnitine-L-Tartrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for nutritional and pharmaceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, detailing parameters such as assay, optical rotation, heavy metals, and residual solvents. We can supply material compliant with relevant specifications including FCC and USP, where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in original packaging or a desiccated environment to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on dried basis)
Specific Rotation	-10.0° to -12.0° (c=5 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 1.0%
Microbiological Analysis	Meets standard requirements

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.