L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative crucial for energy production. It transports long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for oxidation, facilitating ATP generation.
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| Other Names | Acetyl-DL-carnitine, acetylcarnitine, DL-Acetylcarnitine, DL-O-Acetylcarnitine |
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| IUPAC Name | 3-acetyloxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate |
| CAS | 14992-62-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 203.24 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H17NO4 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)OC(CC(=O)[O-])C[N+](C)(C)C |


