Betaine (chloride)

Betaine chloride is a natural compound found in many foods and also an active methyl-donor which can maintain normal DNA methylation patterns.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[590-46-5]

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H318

Target

Endogenous Metabolite

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/Betaine-hydrochloride.html

Purity

98.0

Solubility

DMSO : 5 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

C[N+](C)(C)CC(O)=O.[Cl-]

Molecular Formula

C5H12ClNO2

Molecular Weight

153.61

Precautions

H318

References & Citations

[1]Guo Y, et al. Betaine Effects on Morphology, Proliferation, and p53-induced Apoptosis of HeLa Cervical Carcinoma Cells in Vitro. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2015;16 (8) :3195-201.|[2]Dou X, et al. Rectification of impaired adipose tissue methylation status and lipolytic response contributes to hepatoprotective effect of betaine in a mouse model of alcoholic liver disease. Br J Pharmacol. 2014 Sep;171 (17) :4073-86.

Shipping Conditions

Room Temperature

Storage Conditions

4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)

Scientific Category

Natural Products

Clinical Information

Launched

Isoform

Human Endogenous Metabolite; Microbial Metabolite

Citation 01

Cardiol Res. 2023 Dec;14 (6) :453-463.|Clin Chim Acta. 2024 Jan 15:553:117726.|J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2024 Jun 25:1243:124210.|J Funct Foods. 2025 Apr.