Synthesis of isomers of acetylcarnitylcholine and other carnitine derivatives

Authors:
  • GKGabor Kato
    Gabor Kato
  • EHE. A. Hosein
    E. A. Hosein
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Abstract
Carnitine, γ-trimethylammonium-β-hydroxy butyric acid, was synthesized from γ-chloro-β-hydroxy butyronitrile. Acetylcarnitylcholine was prepared either by the esterification of acetylcarnitine or by the acetylation of carnitylcholine.