14290
Betaine
anhydrous, ≥98.0% (NT)
Synonym(s):
(Carboxymethyl)trimethylammonium inner salt, Oxyneurine, Trimethylglycine
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Linear Formula:
(CH3)3N+CH2COO-
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
117.15
EC Number:
203-490-6
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
PubChem Substance ID:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3537113
MDL number:
assay
≥98.0% (NT)
impurities
≤1% water
mp
301-305 °C (dec.)
solubility
methanol: 0.1 g/mL, clear
SMILES string
C[N+](C)(C)CC([O-])=O
InChI
1S/C5H11NO2/c1-6(2,3)4-5(7)8/h4H2,1-3H3
InChI key
KWIUHFFTVRNATP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Biochem/physiol Actions
End-product of oxidative metabolism of choline, betaine is a general methyl donor, in particular in a minor pathway of methionine biosynthesis. It is used to treat homocystinuria, which is a defect in the major pathway of methionine biosynthesis.
Other Notes
This product has been replaced by B2629-SIGMA | Betaine ≥98% (perchloric acid titration)
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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