Levocarnitine (lee'' voe kar' ni teen). C7H15NO3161.20 (R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium, inner salt; (R)-(3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium, inner salt [541-15-1]. DEFINITION Levocarnitine contains NLT 97.0% and NMT 103.0% of levocarnitine (C7H15NO3), calculated on the anhydrous basis. IDENTIFICATION • A. Infrared Absorption 197K Analysis: Dry the sample and the USP Levocarnitine RS under vacuum at 50 for 5 h. Acceptance criteria: Meets the requirements ASSAY • Procedure Sample: 100 mg of Levocarnitine Blank: A mixture of 3 mL of formic acid and 50 mL of glacial acetic acid Titrimetric system (See Titrimetry 541.) Mode: Direct titration Titrant: 0.1 N perchloric acid VS Endpoint detection: Visual Analysis: Dissolve the Sample in a mixture of 3 mL of formic acid and 50 mL of glacial acetic acid. Add 2 drops of crystal violet TS, and titrate with the Titrant to an emerald green endpoint. Perform the Blank determination. Calculate the percentage of levocarnitine (C7H15NO3) in the portion of Levocarnitine taken: Result = {[(VS VB) × N × F ]/W} × 100
Acceptance criteria: 97.0%103.0% on the anhydrous basis IMPURITIES • Residue on Ignition 281: NMT 0.5% • Chloride and Sulfate, Chloride 221 Standard: 0.50 mL of 0.020 N hydrochloric acid Sample: 0.090 g of Levocarnitine Acceptance criteria: NMT 0.4% • Heavy Metals 231: NMT 20 ppm • Limit of Potassium [NoteThe Standard solution and the Sample solutions may be modified, if necessary, to obtain solutions of suitable concentrations adaptable to the linear or working range of the instrument. ] Standard solution: 31.25 µg/mL of potassium in water, prepared from potassium chloride, previously dried at 105 for 2 h Sample stock solution: 0.625 mg/mL of Levocarnitine in water Sample solution A: Transfer 20.0 mL of the Sample stock solution to a 25-mL volumetric flask, and dilute with water to volume. This solution contains 500 µg/mL of Levocarnitine and 0 µg/mL of added potassium from the Standard solution. Sample solution B: Transfer 20.0 mL of the Sample stock solution to a 25-mL volumetric flask, add 2.0 mL of the Standard solution, and dilute with water to volume. This solution contains 500 µg/mL of Levocarnitine and 2.5 µg/mL of added potassium from the Standard solution. Sample solution C: Transfer 20.0 mL of the Sample stock solution to a 25-mL volumetric flask, add 4.0 mL of the Standard solution, and dilute with water to volume. This solution contains 500 µg/mL of Levocarnitine and 5.0 µg/mL of added potassium from the Standard solution. Blank: Water Instrumental conditions Mode: Atomic absorption spectrophotometry Analytical wavelength: 766.7 nm Lamp: Potassium hollow-cathode Flame: Airacetylene Analysis Samples: Sample solution A, Sample solution B, Sample solution C, and Blank Determine the absorbances of the solutions against the Blank. Plot the absorbances of the three Sample solutions versus their added potassium concentrations, in µg/mL. Draw the straight line best fitting the three points, and extrapolate the line until it intercepts the concentration axis. From the intercept determine the concentration, in µg/mL, of potassium in Sample solution A. Calculate the percentage of potassium in the portion of Levocarnitine taken: Result = (CK/CU) × 100
Acceptance criteria: NMT 0.2% • Limit of Sodium [NoteThe Standard solution and the Sample solutions may be modified, if necessary, to obtain solutions of suitable concentrations adaptable to the linear or working range of the instrument. ] Standard solution: 250 µg/mL of sodium in water, prepared from sodium chloride, previously dried at 105 for 2 h Sample stock solution: 40.0 mg/mL of Levocarnitine in water Sample solution A: Transfer 20.0 mL of the Sample stock solution to a 25-mL volumetric flask, and dilute with water to volume. This solution contains 32 mg/mL of Levocarnitine and 0 µg/mL of added sodium from the Standard solution. Sample solution B: Transfer 20.0 mL of the Sample stock solution to a 25-mL volumetric flask, add 2.0 mL of the Standard solution, and dilute with water to volume. This solution contains 32 mg/mL of Levocarnitine and 20 µg/mL of added sodium from the Standard solution. Sample solution C: Transfer 20.0 mL of the Sample stock solution to a 25-mL volumetric flask, add 4.0 mL of the Standard solution, and dilute with water to volume. This solution contains 32 mg/mL of Levocarnitine and 40 µg/mL of added sodium from the Standard solution. Blank: Water Instrumental conditions Mode: Atomic absorption spectrophotometry Analytical wavelength: 589.0 nm Lamp: Sodium hollow-cathode Flame: Airacetylene Analysis Samples: Sample solution A, Sample solution B, Sample solution C, and Blank Determine the absorbances of the solutions against the Blank. Plot the absorbances of the three Sample solutions versus their added sodium concentrations, in µg/mL. Draw the straight line best fitting the three points, and extrapolate the line until it intercepts the concentration axis. From the intercept determine the concentration, in µg/mL, of sodium in Sample solution A. Calculate the percentage of sodium in the portion of Levocarnitine taken: Result = (CNa/CU) × 100
Acceptance criteria: NMT 0.1% SPECIFIC TESTS • Optical Rotation, Specific Rotation 781S Sample solution: 100 mg/mL in water Acceptance criteria: 29 to 32 • Water Determination 921: NMT 4.0% ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Packaging and Storage: Preserve in tight containers. Auxiliary Information Please check for your question in the FAQs before contacting USP.
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