AKA: 6645-46-1, Levocarnitine chloride, L-Carnitine chloride, Levocarnitine hydrochloride, (R)-Carnitine hydrochloride, Carnitine L-form hydrochloride
WHAT IS IT? Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Origin Carnitine HCl is synthesized from L-carnitine, a naturally occurring amino acid derivative, through hydrochloride salt formation. The compound is produced by reacting L-carnitine with hydrochloric acid to create the stable salt form.
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)
IS IT FOR ME? Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
WHAT’S IT DO? 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.
CAN I TRUST THIS? The paper trail
🛡️ Safety-assessed 2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
IS IT CLEAN? CIR Safety Findings
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating (CIR 572)
Regulatory Status
JAPAN ⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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