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Levocarnitine is a carrier molecule in the transport of long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane. The chemical name of levocarnitine is (R)-(3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium hydroxide, inner salt. Levocarnitine is a white crystalline, hygroscopic powder. It is readily soluble in water, hot alcohol, and insoluble in acetone. The specific rotation of levocarnitine is between -29º and -32º. Its chemical structure is: Molecular Formula: C 7 H 15 NO 3 Molecular Weight: 161.20 Levocarnitine Injection, USP is a sterile aqueous solution containing 200 mg of levocarnitine per mL. The pH is adjusted to 6.0 to 6.5 with hydrochloric acid. structural formula