BETAINE 1-HYDRATE 

CAS:17146-86-0(590-47-6) 

Molecular formula:C5H12NO3 

Molecular weight:134.1542

EINECS:209-684-7 

Betaine monohydrate Basic information 

Product Name: Betaine monohydrate 

Synonyms: BET H2O;BETAINE MONOHYDRATE;BETAINE HYDRATE;(CARBOXYMETHYL)TRIMETHYLAMMONIUM HYDROXIDE;betaine free base monohydrate;BETAINE INNER SALT MONOHYDRATE, = 99%;BetaineMonohydrate,>98%;(Carboxymethyl)trimethylammoniumhydroxid 

CAS: 590-47-6 

MF: C5H13NO3 

MW: 135.16 

EINECS: 203-490-6 

Chemical Properties: WHITE CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER 

1.The Physical Characteristics and Chemical Structure of Betaine

Betaine, with the molecular formula as (CH3)3N+CH2COO-, being similar with amino acid, it belongs to quaternary ammonium hydroxides substance. Being flowable in appearance, to be crystal powder in little brown , with the melting point as 293 centigrade, betaine is soluable in water easily, and can be soluted in methyl alcohol also

2. The Function of Betaine

Betaine has many funtions, to be the supplier of methyl, it can promote the metabolism of fat in human body, easy up the excitement, adjust the osmosis pressure, furture the appetite and stabilize the vitamin, so and and so forth.