Betaine
SIAL/PHR2355 - Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material
Synonym: Betaine; (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
agency | traceable to USP 1065695 |
CofA | current certificate can be downloaded |
form | powder |
grade | certified reference material |
pharmaceutical secondary standard | |
InChI | 1S/C5H11NO2/c1-6(2,3)4-5( |
InChI key | KWIUHFFTVRNATP-UHFFFAOYSA |
packaging | pkg of 1000 mg |
SMILES string | C[N+](C)(C)CC([O-])=O |
storage temp. | 2-30°C |
Analysis Note: | These secondary standards offer multi-traceability to the USP, EP and BP primary standards, where they are available. |
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. |
Footnote: | To see an example of a Certificate of Analysis for this material enter LRAC5297 in the documents slot below. This is an example certificate only and may not be the lot that you receive. |
General description: | Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards. |
Other Notes: | This Certified Reference Material (CRM) is produced and certified in accordance with ISO 17034 and ISO/IEC 17025. All information regarding the use of this CRM can be found on the certificate of analysis. |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Storage Temp. | 2-30°C |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |