(R)-carnitine is the (R)-enantiomer of carnitine. Among its listed roles, it functions as a antilipemic drug, a water-soluble vitamin (role), a nutraceutical, a nootropic agent and a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite. It is the conjugate base of (R)-carnitinium. It is an enantiomer of a (S)-carnitine. Constituent of striated muscle and liver. It is used therapeutically to stimulate gastric and pancreatic secretions and in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemias. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Amino Acids. Its therapeutic use is listed as nutritional supplements. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a biotechnology source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Levocarnitine, Carnitor, Karnitin, Lefcar and (-)-Carnitine. Its PubChem CID is 10917.
L-Carnitine
| CAS No | 541-15-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C7H15NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 161.20 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (3R)-3-hydroxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate |
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(R)-carnitine is the (R)-enantiomer of carnitine. Among its listed roles, it functions as a antilipemic drug, a water-soluble vitamin (role), a nutraceutical, a nootropic agent and a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite.
The listed CAS number is 541-15-1.
The listed molecular formula is C7H15NO3.
The listed molecular weight is 161.20 g/mol.
(3R)-3-hydroxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate.
The source lists Levocarnitine, Carnitor, Karnitin, Lefcar and (-)-Carnitine.