Synonym:
(Carboxymethyl)trimethylammonium hydrochloride
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CAS Number 590-46-5
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Linear Formula (CH3)3N+CH2COOH · Cl-
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Molecular Weight 153.61
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Beilstein Registry Number 3916181
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MDL number MFCD00011903
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PubChem Substance ID 329748929
Properties:
Related Categories |
Analytical Standards,
Analytical/Chromatography,
Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes Standards,
USP Standards,
USP Standards A - B
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Description:
General description
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
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:
Symbol
GHS07
Precautionary statements
P305 + P351 + P338
RIDADR
NONH for all modes of transport