Synonyms: (Carboxymethyl)trimethylammonium inner salt; Oxyneurine; Trimethylglycine
Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2
Molecular Weight: 117.15
Linear Structural Formula: (CH3)3N+CH2COO-
MDL Number: MFCD00012123
Purity: >=98%
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.
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