Betaine

• CAT Number: I000342
• CAS Number: 107-43-7
• Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2
• Molecular Weight: 117.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Others
• Solubility: 10 mM in DMSO
• Storage: 3 years -20C powder
• IUPAC Name: 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)acetate
• InChI: 1S/C5H11NO2/c1-6(2,3)4-5(7)8/h4H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: KWIUHFFTVRNATP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C[N+](C)(C)CC(=O)[O-]

Betaine(Cat No.: I000342), also known as trimethylglycine, is a naturally occurring compound involved in methylation and osmoregulation. It serves as a methyl donor in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine, supporting cardiovascular and liver health. Betaine is found in foods like beets, spinach, and whole grains, and is used as a dietary supplement to enhance physical performance, improve liver function, and support metabolic processes. In research, betaine is studied for its role in epigenetic regulation, cellular hydration, and protection against stress-induced damage.

Reference

[1]. Rees, W.A., et al., Betaine can eliminate the base pair composition dependence of DNA melting. Biochemistry, 1993. 32(1): p. 137-44.

[2]. Henke, W., et al., Betaine improves the PCR amplification of GC-rich DNA sequences. Nucleic Acids Res, 1997. 25(19): p. 3957-8.