Betaine ethyl ester chloride

• CAT Number: R069968
• CAS Number: 3032-11-9
• Molecular Formula: C7H16ClNO2
• Molecular Weight: 181.66
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: (2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl)-trimethylazanium;chloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H16NO2.ClH/c1-5-10-7(9)6-8(2,3)4;/h5-6H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
• InChIKey: JFCJMBHZZMQZAI-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C[N+](C)(C)C.[Cl-]

Betaine ethyl ester chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound with an ethyl ester functional group and a chloride counterion. It is derived from betaine, a naturally occurring compound found in plants and animals. Betaine ethyl ester chloride has gained attention as a potential nutritional supplement and performance enhancer due to its osmoprotective and methyl donor properties. It may also be utilized in organic synthesis as a reagent or intermediate. Research continues to explore its various applications in fields such as sports nutrition and pharmaceuticals.