Levocarnitine
A naturally occurring compound that plays an essential role in transporting fatty acids into mitochondria for energy production, used to treat carnitine deficiency in patients with kidney disease or those on dialysis. It supports heart and muscle energy metabolism.
Molecular Weight
161.2000 g/mol
LogP
-0.20
TPSA
60.40 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Therapeutic Areas
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
2D Structure
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SMILES
C[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](O)CC(=O)[O-]
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H15NO3/c1-8(2,3)5-6(9)4-7(10)11/h6,9H,4-5H2,1-3H3/t6-/m1/s1
Molecular Formula
C7H15NO3
HBD / HBA
1 / 3
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
11
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
A naturally occurring compound that plays an essential role in transporting fatty acids into mitochondria for energy production, used to treat carnitine deficiency in patients with kidney disease or those on dialysis. It supports heart and muscle energy metabolism.
Yes, Levocarnitine is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1149. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 10917. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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