The molecule is an O-isovalerylcarnitine that is the 3-methylbutanoyl (isovaleryl) derivative of L-carnitine. It has a role as a bone density conservation agent. It is an O-isovalerylcarnitine and a methyl-branched fatty acyl-L-carnitine.
(3R)-3-(3-methylbutanoyloxy)-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate