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Betaine hydrochloride, 99%

Catalog No. AAA1612230
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AAA1612230 250 g
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Catalog No. AAA1612230

Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1612230

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Description

CAS: 590-46-5 | C5H12ClNO2 | 153.61 g/mol

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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 590-46-5
Molecular Formula C5H12ClNO2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 153.61
MDL Number MFCD00011903
InChI Key HOPSCVCBEOCPJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym betaine hydrochloride, betaine chloride, pluchine, acidogeno, acipepsol, achylin, acidin, acinorm, acidol, acidine
PubChem CID 11545
SMILES [Cl-].C[N+](C)(C)CC(O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point ∼240°C (decomposition)
Quantity 250 g
Beilstein 3916181
Merck Index 14,1179
Solubility Information Soluble in water.
IUPAC Name carboxymethyl(trimethyl)azanium;chloride
Formula Weight 153.61
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Betaine hydrochloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H319
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H319
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
EINECSNumber 209-683-1
RTECSNumber BP3136000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only