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.
Synonyms: (Carboxymethyl)trimethylammonium inner salt; Oxyneurine; Trimethylglycine
Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2
Molecular Weight: 117.15
Linear Structural Formula: (CH3)3N+CH2COO-
MDL Number: MFCD00012123
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.
Other Notes: Sales restrictions may apply.