Properties
Description
Betaine is a modified amino acid consisting of glycine with three methyl groups.
Molecular Formula
C5H11NO2
Source
The herba of Evolvulus alsinoides L.
Form
Colorless columnar crystal
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is soluble in water and alcohol, slightly soluble in ether. Solubility (the number of grams dissolved in 100g solvent): the solubility in water is 160, the solubility in methanol is 55, and the solubility in ethanol is 8.7.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Betaine can be used for the rare genetic causes of homocystinuria research, etc.