W422312

Betaine

≥98%

• Synonym(s): Oxyneurine, Trimethylglycine, (Carboxymethyl)trimethylammonium inner salt
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃N⁺CH₂COO^-
• CAS Number: 107-43-7
• Molecular Weight: 117.15
• FEMA Number: 4223
• Beilstein: 3537113
• MDL number: MFCD00012123

Properties

• grade: Halal; Kosher
• reg. compliance: FDA 21 CFR 117
• assay: ≥98%
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: odorless
• 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3