Betaine

• Catalog No.: 14290
• CAS Number: 107-43-7
• M. F.: C5H11NO2
• M. W.: 117.14634
• Purity: ≥98.0% (NT)

SYNONYMS

• Title: 甜菜碱
• IUPAC name: 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)acetate
• IUPAC Traditional name: glycine betaine
• Synonyms: Oxyneurine; (Carboxymethyl)trimethylammonium inner salt

DATABASE IDS

• PubChem SID: 24848564
• Beilstein Number: 3537113
• CAS Number: 107-43-7
• MDL Number: MFCD00012123
• EC Number: 203-490-6

PROPERTIES

• Impurities: ≤1% water
• Linear Formula: (CH3)3N+CH2COO-
• Purity: ≥98.0% (NT)
• Melting Point: 301-305 °C (dec.)
• Solubility: methanol: soluble0.1 g/mL, clear
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• RTECS: DS5900000
• German water hazard class: 3

DETAILS

Description (English)

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.1

Description (简体中文)

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.1