Betaine
ALDRICH/W422312 - ≥98%
Synonym: (Carboxymethyl)
CAS Number: 107-43-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H11NO2
Molecular Weight: 117.15
MDL Number: MFCD00012123
Linear Formula: (CH3)3N+CH2COO-
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | Halal |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C5H11NO2/c1-6(2,3)4-5( |
InChI key | KWIUHFFTVRNATP-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | odorless |
reg. compliance | FDA 21 CFR 117 |
SMILES string | C[N+](C)(C)CC([O-])=O |
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. |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥98% |
FEMA Number | 4223 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |