L(-)-Carnitine (CAS 541-15-1): Sourcing & QC Notes from a Nutrition Enhancers Perspective
L(-)-Carnitine (CAS 541-15-1) is a staple in Nutrition Enhancers. Rather than listing parameters, we walk through selection and incoming-inspection points; related products are in site search for 左旋肉碱.
1. Basic specifications
| Name | L(-)-Carnitine |
|---|---|
| CAS No. | 541-15-1 |
| Formula | C7H15NO3 |
| Molecular weight | 161.20 |
| Applications | Nutrition Enhancers |
| Standard purity | per batch COA |
| Packaging | confirmed per order |
| Storage | keep sealed in a cool, dry place |
Figures above are published / typical information; final values follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
2. Role & mechanism in Food & Feed Raw Materials
In Nutrition Enhancers, the first split for L(-)-Carnitine (CAS 541-15-1) is 'industrial grade' vs 'food / feed grade' — they are not interchangeable. Food and feed grades carry stricter statutory limits on heavy metals, arsenic, microbes and residues, usually backed by corresponding licences and test reports. Regulatory grade and traceability come before the assay figure. Comparable grades:
- L-Carnitine hydrochloride (CAS 10017-44-4)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- ACETYL-L-CARNITINE (CAS 14992-62-2)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- 乙酰左旋肉碱 (CAS —)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
Selection notes
- Confirm the required grade (food / feed / industrial) — never substitute industrial for food or feed use.
- Request and verify test reports for heavy metals, arsenic, microbes and residual solvents against the applicable standard or customer spec.
- Mind moisture-proof, contamination-free packaging and transport to avoid指标 drift on arrival.
- Retain samples of critical lots and keep incoming-inspection records for traceability and retest.
Common pitfalls
- Using industrial grade in place of food / feed grade: statutory limits differ and mixing them triggers compliance and safety risk.
- Watching assay but ignoring traceability: without the correct grade's test report, even high purity cannot enter the food / feed chain.
- Loose storage and transport: moisture or cross-contamination can make a compliant lot fail on arrival.
3. FAQ
Where is L(-)-Carnitine used in Nutrition Enhancers?
As a common raw material it serves nutritional fortification, stabilisation or process aid; the exact use depends on the finished product and regulatory grade.
Which grade and documents should I confirm when sourcing L(-)-Carnitine?
State food / feed grade requirements and verify safety指标 (heavy metals, microbes) test reports against the applicable standard or customer spec.
Can industrial grade be used as food / feed grade?
No. Products here are supplied for industrial and research use; food or feed use requires the correct grade with full compliance documentation.
4. Related products & comparison
- ACETYL-L-CARNITINE (CAS 14992-62-2)
- 乙酰左旋肉碱 (CAS —)
- 乙酰左旋肉碱 (CAS —)
- 左旋肉碱柠檬酸镁 (CAS —)
- L-Carnitine fumarate (CAS 90471-79-7)
See the full site search for 左旋肉碱 or browse the complete Organic Chemicals directory.
5. Supplier & compliance
Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. is based in Jinan, Shandong, and supplies chemical raw materials and fine chemicals with a COA for every shipment; quotations are returned within one business day.
Enquiries: info@591daili.com | +86-18553102138
Note: This page is for industrial raw-material technical discussion only. Products are supplied for industrial and research use, not for consumer or medical use. Drinking-water, food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical applications must meet applicable regulations and customer standards; specifications, compliance documents and transport requirements follow the batch COA and order confirmation.