Carnitine HCl

Carnitine HCl

AKA “6645-46-1, levocarnitine chloride, L-Carnitine chloride, levocarnitine hydrochloride, (R)-Carnitine hydrochloride, J3Y5E6IKS3, Carnitine L-form hydrochloride, LC-80, EINECS 229-663-6”

Humectant

Ingredient Facts

Carnitine hcl

AKA: 6645-46-1, Levocarnitine chloride, L-Carnitine chloride, Levocarnitine hydrochloride, (R)-Carnitine hydrochloride, J3Y5E6IKS3, Carnitine L-form hydrochloride, LC-80, EINECS 229-663-6

Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Amino Acid

Clean

1-Propanaminium, 3-Carboxy-1-, Hydroxyl-N,N,N-Trimethyl-, Chloride

Solubility >29.6 [ug/mL] (The mean of the results at pH 7.4)

Formula

C7H16ClNO3

Mol. Weight

197.66

CAS #

6645-46-1

Form

Liquid

See origin →

Functions

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

L-carnitine was identified in 1905 and recognized for its role in cellular energy production. Contemporary use in cosmetics is based on research suggesting it may support skin metabolism and cellulite reduction, though traditional use does not exist.