Appearance
White crystalline powder
Function
Betaine, also called betaine anhydrous or trimethylglycine (TMG), is a substance that-s made in the body, where it-s involved in liver function, cellular reproduction, and helping make carnitine. It also helps the body metabolize homocysteine, an amino acid. Betaine is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat a genetic condition where too much homocysteine builds up in the body.
Synonyms
Betaine TMG Anhydrous, Betaine Anhydrous PG; Glycine Betaine; Trimethylbetaine; Trimethylglycocoll; 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-Methanaminium, hydroxide, inner salt
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed.
Packages
- 25 Gram Bottle
- 250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 50 kg. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Food & bev.
- pharmaceutical
Product Classes
- Amino acid
- methyl esters
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 3 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 S 2 CL 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: 301-305 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 180.24 g/mol