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Product Description
Mechanism of action
Betaine (trimethylglycine) is a naturally occurring osmolyte and methyl-group donor. It functions as an organic osmoprotectant by stabilising protein structure and maintaining cellular hydration during osmotic stress. In its methylation role, betaine donates a methyl group to homocysteine via betainehomocysteine methyltransferase, forming methionine and supporting the methionine cycle and S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) synthesis.
Benefits and advantages
A key compound in methylation research, hepatic metabolism studies, osmotic-stress models, and nutritional biochemistry. Used to investigate homocysteine regulation, epigenetic methylation capacity, and hepatic lipid accumulation dynamics. Also a valuable standard in cell-volume regulation and osmotic adaptation assays.
Side effects and risks
Generally well tolerated but high doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, mild nausea, or electrolyte shifts. Handle as a hygroscopic biochemical with appropriate moisture protection.
Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C5H11NO2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 117.15 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 107-43-7 |
| Storage Condition | Store below 40 °C (104 °F), preferably between 15 and 30 °C (59 and 86 °F), unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer . Protect from moisture . |
| Solubility | Soluble |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | betaine; 107-43-7; glycine betaine; Trimethylglycine; oxyneurine |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)acetate |
| InChl Key | KWIUHFFTVRNATP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C5H11NO2/c1-6(2,3)4-5(7)8/h4H2,1-3H3 |
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