Betaine hydrochloride, 99%

CAS: 590-46-5

Ref. 02-A16122

Product Information

• Name: Betaine hydrochloride, 99%
• Synonyms: acidine, (Carboxymethyl)trimethylammonium chloride, 1-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethylmethanaminium chloride, Acetate, 2-(Trimethylammonio)-, Chloride (1:1), Achylin, Acidin, Acidine, Acidogeno, Acidol, Acidol hydrochloride, Acinorm, Acipepsol, Aciventral forte, Betaine Chloride, Betaine HCl, Glycine betaine hydrochloride, Glycocoll betaine hydrochloride, Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride, Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride (1:1), Pluchine, Rubrine C hydrochloride, Trimethylglycine hydrochloride, Trimethylglycine hydrochloride salt, carboxy-N,N,N-trimethylmethanaminium chloride
• CAS: 590-46-5

Description

Betaine hydrochloride is a naturally occurring compound that has been of interest for its role in osmoregulation. As a drug, it has been used as a source of hydrochloric acid in the treatment of hypochlorhydria. Betaine has also been used in the treatment of liver disorders, for hyperkalemia, for homocystinuria and for gastrointestinal disturbances. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 153.61
• Formula: C₅H₁₂ClNO₂
• Purity: 99%
• Color/Form: White to pale cream, Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or lumps
• InChI key: HOPSCVCBEOCPJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N