Description

Betaine CAS NO 107-43-7 is a naturally occurring, versatile trimethyl derivative of the amino acid glycine, valued for its role as an osmolyte and methyl donor. This high-purity compound is essential for applications demanding reliable quality and consistent performance, from human nutrition to industrial processes. It serves as a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, personal care, animal feed, and chemical synthesis sectors seeking a stable and effective source of organic osmolytes and methyl groups.

Application

• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Formulations: Used as an osmoprotectant in oral rehydration solutions and as a methyl donor in supplements supporting liver function and homocysteine metabolism.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a highly effective humectant and moisturizer in skin care products, shampoos, and conditioners due to its hygroscopic nature.
• Animal Nutrition (Feed Additive): Incorporated into poultry, swine, and aquaculture feeds to improve feed conversion, osmoregulation, and carcass yield as a methyl donor alternative to choline chloride.
• Chemical Synthesis & Industrial Processes: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in organic synthesis and finds use in fermentation processes and as a stabilizer in detergents.
• Food Industry: Utilized as a dietary supplement and functional food ingredient.

Basic Information

Product Name	Betaine
CAS No.	107-43-7
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO2
Molecular Weight	117.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycine Betaine; Trimethylglycine; TMG; Oxyneurine; Lycine; (Carboxymethyl)trimethylammonium; (Trimethylammonio)acetate; Inner Salt
EINECS	203-490-6

Quality Control

Our Betaine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the required specifications for identity, purity, and strength. We can supply material compliant with various standards, including Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and pharmaceutical-grade requirements. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.