Betaine is a neutral chemical compound characterized by a positively charged quaternary ammonium group and a negatively charged carboxylate group. It serves as a methyl donor in metabolic pathways, particularly in the methylation of homocysteine to methionine, and is commonly used as a food additive.
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CAS 107-43-7
Betaine monohydrate
osmoprotectant and feed additive
Chloral betaine
pharmaceutical raw material
Beta-alanine zwitterion
nutritional supplement and buffer
(RS)-thioctic acid
nutritional supplement
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
Stabilized vitamin C derivative
Fumaric acid
acidulant in food processing and preservation
Betaine hydrochloride
gastric acidifier supplement
2-(trimethylazaniumyl)acetate
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