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Betaine, anhydrous, 98%
Description
Betaine is an active ingredient in toothpaste to control the symptoms of dryness of the mouth. It is used to treat homocystinuria, which is a defect in the major pathway of methionine biosynthesis. It is also used for boosting the immune system and for improving athletic performance. It is helpful to prevent noncancerous tumors in the colon (colorectal adenomas).
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Betaine is an active ingredient in toothpaste to control the symptoms of dryness of the mouth. It is used to treat homocystinuria, which is a defect in the major pathway of methionine biosynthesis. It is also used for boosting the immune system and for improving athletic performance. It is helpful to prevent noncancerous tumors in the colon (colorectal adenomas).
Solubility
Soluble in water and methanol.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | >300°C (decomposition) |
| Assay Percent Range | 0.98 |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Beilstein | 3537113 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Merck Index | 14,1179 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water and methanol. |
| Formula Weight | 117.15 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Betaine, Anhydrous |
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