Betaine

SKU: orb1227031

Description

Betaine is also known as trimethylamine, and is the quaternary ammonium derivatives of glycine and a class of N-methyl-compound or trimethyl inner salt after the hydrogen of the amino group being substituted by the methyl group.(In Vitro):Betaine (Trimethylglycine) inhibites proliferation of HeLa cells significantly.(In Vivo):Betaine (Trimethylglycine) attenuates liver-to-body weight ratio.

Research Area

Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 107-43-7
• MW: 117.15
• Purity: >98% (HPLC)
• Formula: C₅H₁₁NO₂
• SMILES: C[N+](C)(C)CC([O-])=O
• Target: Others
• Solubility: Methanol: 0.1 g/mL; Water 160 g/100 mL

Bioactivity

• In Vivo:
  Betaine (Trimethylglycine) attenuates liver-to-body weight ratio.
• In Vitro:
  Betaine (Trimethylglycine) inhibites proliferation of HeLa cells significantly.

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Glycine Betaine | N,N,N-Trimethylglycine

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