Product Name | L-Carnosine |
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CAS No. | 305-84-0 |
MF | C9H14N4O3 |
MW | 226.23 |
Purity | ≥99.0% |
Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
Packing | 1kg/bag,25kg/drum |
Apply | Antioxidant, anti-aging, muscle recovery, neuroprotection |
Carnosine is a naturally occurring dipeptide composed of β-alanine and L-histidine, found in high concentrations in muscle and brain tissues. It is known for its powerful antioxidant and anti-glycation properties, helping protect cells from oxidative damage and delaying the aging process.
Key benefits include:
Potent antioxidant – scavenges free radicals and reduces oxidative stress
Anti-glycation – prevents protein damage and supports skin elasticity
Muscle performance – buffers lactic acid and improves endurance
Neuroprotection – supports brain health and cognitive function
Pharmaceutical-grade purity ≥99%
Non-GMO, allergen-free, compliant with USP/EP standards
Manufactured in GMP, ISO, HACCP certified facilities
Low heavy metal content, solvent residue compliant
Fine crystalline form, stable and easy to formulate
Specification | Qualified Testing Result | Actual Testing Result | Test Method |
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Part 1. Physical & Chemical Analysis | |||
Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder | Complied | Visual |
Odor | Characteristic | Complied | Organoleptic |
Assay (HPLC) | ≥99.0% | 99.3% | HPLC |
Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% | 0.07% | USP <731> |
Residue on Ignition | ≤0.2% | 0.04% | USP <281> |
pH (1% solution) | 6.5–7.5 | 7.0 | USP |
Part 2. Heavy Metal Analysis & Chemical Control | |||
Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm | Complied | AAS |
Lead (Pb) | ≤3 ppm | <0.5 ppm | ICP-MS |
Arsenic (As) | ≤1 ppm | <0.1 ppm | ICP-MS |
Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1 ppm | <0.05 ppm | ICP-MS |
Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1 ppm | <0.01 ppm | ICP-MS |
Part 3. Microbiological Analysis & Control | |||
Total Plate Count (cfu/g) | ≤1,000 | <100 | USP <61> |
Yeast & Mold (cfu/g) | ≤100 | <10 | USP <61> |
E. coli | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
Salmonella (per 25 g) | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
Nutraceuticals for anti-aging and brain health
Sports supplements for muscle recovery and endurance
Cosmeceuticals for skin protection and anti-glycation formulas
1kg/aluminium foil bag, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 1.5kg Size: 18cmxH27cm
25kg/fiber drum, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 28kg Size: 42cmxH52cm Volume: 0.0625mg/Drum.
DHL / FEDEX / EMS / E-PACKET / BY AIR / BY SEA
1. ≤50kg, Express delivery(DHL /FEDEX) recommended, usually called as DDU service;
2. ≤500kg, Air shipping recommended, usually called as CIF service;
3. >500kg, sea shipping recommended, usually called as FOB, CFR, or CIF service;
4. For high value products, please select air shipping and express delivery for safe.
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