European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym(s): L-Carnitine inner salt; (−)-(R)-3-Hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butyrate; Vitamin BT
Empirical Formula: C7H15NO3
Formula Weight: 161.20
Linear Formula: (CH3)3N+CH2CH(OH)CH2COO-
MDL Number: MFCD00038747
Melting Point: 197-212 °C(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 4292315