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Linear Formula:
(CH3)3N+CH2COOH · Cl-
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
153.61
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3916181
Product Name
Betaine hydrochloride, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
InChI
1S/C5H11NO2.ClH/c1-6(2,3)4-5(7)8;/h4H2,1-3H3;1H
SMILES string
[Cl-].C[N+](C)(C)CC(O)=O
InChI key
HOPSCVCBEOCPJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
grade
pharmaceutical primary standard
API family
betaine
manufacturer/tradename
USP
mp
241-242 °C (lit.)
application(s)
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format
neat
Gene Information
human ... BHMT(635), BHMT2(23743)
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Analysis Note
These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.
Application
Betaine hydrochloride USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.
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.
General description
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Eye Dam. 1
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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