Betaine

Catalog Number	ACM107437
CAS Number	107-43-7
Structure
Synonyms	Oxyneurine
IUPAC Name	2-(Trimethylazaniumyl)acetate
Molecular Weight	117.15
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO2
Canonical SMILES	C[N+](C)(C)CC(=O)[O-]
InChI	InChI=1S/C5H11NO2/c1-6(2,3)4-5(7)8/h4H2,1-3H3
InChI Key	KWIUHFFTVRNATP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point	218.95 °C
Melting Point	310 °C
Purity	98%
Density	1.00 g/mL at 20 °C
Solubility	Slightly soluble in chloroform
Appearance	Liquid
Storage	2-8 °C
Complexity	87.6
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	1
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
Exact Mass	117.078978594
Heavy Atom Count	8
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Monoisotopic Mass	117.078978594
PhysicalState	Powder
Rotatable Bond Count	1
Topological Polar Surface Area	40.1 Ų

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of Betaine?

The molecular formula of Betaine is C5H11NO2.

What is the melting point of Betaine?

The melting point of Betaine is 310 °C.

What is the odor of Betaine?

Betaine is odorless.

What is the solubility of Betaine in water?

Betaine is soluble in water, with a solubility of 160 g/100 mL.

What is the hazard code for Betaine?

The hazard code for Betaine is Xn.

How is Betaine used in feed additives?

Betaine is used as a feed additive to improve protein metabolism and lipid metabolism in animals.

What role does Betaine play as an active methyl donor in animal bodies?

Betaine acts as a highly active methyl donor in animals, providing methyl groups for various important processes like fat metabolism and protein synthesis.

What method is commonly used to produce Betaine?

Betaine is commonly produced through the extraction method from beet sugar mother liquor or through synthesis by quaternization between chloroacetate and trimethylamine.

What are the uses of Betaine in feed additives?

Betaine is used to protect vitamins in feed, improve feed utilization rates, reduce costs, and promote animal growth and disease resistance.

What is the general description of Betaine in terms of its compatibility with PCR?

Betaine is highly compatible with PCR buffer mixtures and is used as a PCR enhancing reagent to improve the yield and specificity of PCR products.

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