l-Carnitine
4-Amino-3-hydroxybutyric Acid Trimethylbetaine
Levocarnitine
4-Trimethylamino-3-hydroxybutyrate
(R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium Hydroxide, Inner Salt C7H15NO3 Formula wt 161.20
[541-15-1] 0G389FZZ9M levocarnitine
Levocarnitine
4-Trimethylamino-3-hydroxybutyrate
(R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium Hydroxide, Inner Salt C7H15NO3 Formula wt 161.20
[541-15-1] 0G389FZZ9M levocarnitine
DESCRIPTION
l-Carnitine occurs as white crystals or as a white, crystalline, hygroscopic powder. It is freely soluble in water, in alcohol, in alkaline solutions, and in dilute mineral acids. It is practically insoluble in acetone and in ethyl acetate. It decomposes without melting at about 185° to 195°.