What is L-carnitine?

L-carnitine, also known as vitamin BT, the chemical formula is C7H15NO3, chemical name is (R)-3-carboxyl-2-hydroxy-N, N, N-Trimethylpropanium hydroxide inner salt, representing the drug is levocarnitine. It is an amino acid that promotes the conversion of fat into energy, pure as a white lens or white transparent fine powder, very soluble in water, ethanol, methanol, slightly soluble in acetone, insoluble in ether, benzene, chloromethane, ethyl acetate. L-carnitine is extremely easy to absorb moisture, has good water soluble and water absorption, and can withstand high temperatures above 200 ° C. Non-toxic side effects to the human body, red meat is the main source of L-carnitine, the human body itself can also be synthesized to meet physiological needs. Not a vitamin in the true sense of the word, just a vitamin-like substance.