Betaine

Synonym: 107-43-7; Betaine; Glycine betaine; Oxyneurine; Trimethylglycine; Lycine; Abromine; Trimethylglycocoll; 2-(Trimethylazaniumyl)acetate; Glycocoll betaine; Glycylbetaine; Acidin-pepsin

MDL: MFCD00012123
CAS Number: 107-43-7
Compound CID: 247

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

MSDS

Properties

Description

Betaine is a modified amino acid consisting of glycine with three methyl groups.

Molecular Weight

117.15

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.

Melting Point

293°C

Applications

Betaine can be used for the rare genetic causes of homocystinuria research, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask