PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CARNITINE FROM BETA-LACTONES

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13187177

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The invention relates to a method for the production of L-carnitine, wherein a β-lactone, which is a 4-(halomethyl)oxetane-2-one, is converted into carnitine with trimethylamine (TMA), wherein the β-lactone is not subjected to a basic hydrolysis step before being contacted with the trimethylamine. The invention also relates to a carnitine having a unique impurity profile.

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LONZA LTDLONZASTRASSE VISP 3930

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Hanselmann, Paul Brig-Glis, CH 35 25
Klegraf, Ellen Brig-Glis, CH 11 24

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