L-Carnitine L-Tartrate

Sports Supplements: Primary ingredient in pre-workout and recovery blends to reduce muscle soreness and oxidative stress.
Weight Management: Utilized in fat-burning formulations to enhance the oxidation of fatty acids during aerobic activity.
Infant Formula: Used as a nutritional fortifier to support the healthy metabolic development of infants and toddlers.

LCLT, Carnitine Tartrate, (R)-Bis[(3-carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium] L-tartrate.

CAS: 36687-82-8
EC: 459-550-9
Sectors: Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Food & Nutrition

L-Carnitine L-Tartrate (CAS 36687-82-8) is the L-tartrate salt of L-carnitine, a stable, highly bioavailable form supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder with a purity of ≥98%, used in sports nutrition, weight management and infant formula applications. This Nutraceutical Grade ingredient is essential for transporting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria for efficient energy production.

The compound is preferred in solid dosage forms due to its low hygroscopicity and superior shelf-life stability compared to the base form. It maintains a purity level of ≥98%, ensuring consistent performance in high-end sports nutrition and weight management applications.

As a crystalline powder, it offers excellent flowability for tableting and encapsulation processes in the health sector. Its role as a metabolic catalyst makes it a cornerstone for formulations targeting physical endurance and cellular recovery after intensive exercise.

Typical Properties

Molecular formula	C₇H₁₆NO₃.1/2C₄H₄O₆
Molecular weight	293.27 g/mol
Appearance	Crystalline powder
Form	Solid
Color	White to Off-White
Boiling point	196.6°C at 101.3kPa
Density	1.216 at 20°C

Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.

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