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Product Description
Mechanism of action
Betaine HCl serves as an acidifying agent and methyl-group donor. The hydrochloride salt provides a source of hydrogen chloride, lowering gastric pH when dissolved. Mechanistically, the betaine component participates in homocysteine remethylation, supporting SAM synthesis and methylation capacity.
Benefits and advantages
Widely used in research on gastric acidity, digestive physiology, pH-modulating excipients, methylation pathways and protein digestion studies. Useful in in vitro digestion models and controlled aciditybioavailability experiments.
Side effects and risks
Risks include mucosal irritation, reflux symptoms and potential over-acidification in concentrated solutions. Handle as a corrosive acidifying salt.
Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C5H11NO2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 117.15 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 590-46-5 |
| 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 | Trimethylglycine hydrochloride |
| InChl Key | GMRNUTOMCXUVMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C5H11NO2.ClH/… |
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