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Betaine hydrochloride, 99%
Description
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.
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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.

Specifications
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
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