form
(Powder to crystal)
Quality Segment
solubility
soluble (50mg/ml)
storage temp.
2-8°C
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
General description
Betaine is a zwitterionic quaternary ammonium compound and is mainly present in animals, microorganisms and plants. It is one of the main constituent of several food items like wheat, shellfish, spinach and sugar beets. It is also termed as trimethylglycine, lycine, glycine betaine and oxyneurine. Betaine is a methyl derivative of glycine.
Application
Betaine is a methyl group donor that functions in the normal metabolic cycle of methionine. It is a naturally occurring choline derivative commonly ingested through diet, with a role in regulating cellular hydration and maintaining cell function.Betaine in culture medium can effectively reduce the level of ROS.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Features and Benefits
Betaine is a modified amino acid consisting of glycine with three methyl groups serving as methyl donor for various metabolic pathways.
存储类别
11 - Combustible Solids
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闪点 (F)
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闪点 (°C)
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