Carnitine Tartrate
What is it?
1-Propanaminium,3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, (2R)-, (2R,3R)-2,3-dihyroxybutanedioate (2:1)
EU regulatory status
Carnitine Tartrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Carnitine Tartrate?
Carnitine Tartrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-Propanaminium,3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, (2R)-, (2R,3R)-2,3-dihyroxybutanedioate (2:1)
Is Carnitine Tartrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Carnitine Tartrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What is the CAS number of Carnitine Tartrate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Carnitine Tartrate is 36687-82-8.
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 24/07/2012