Glycine betaine is a zwitterionic compound functioning as an osmoprotectant in organisms, widely used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries for its moisturizing and protective properties. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Amino Acids. Its therapeutic use is listed as nutritional supplements. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a biotechnology apis, fermentation-derived apis, natural apis, synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include oxyneurine, glycine betaine, Jortaine, lycine and Abromine. Its PubChem CID is 247.
Betaine
| CAS No | 107-43-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C5H11NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 117.15 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)acetate |
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Glycine betaine is a zwitterionic compound functioning as an osmoprotectant in organisms, widely used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries for its moisturizing and protective properties.
The listed CAS number is 107-43-7.
The listed molecular formula is C5H11NO2.
The listed molecular weight is 117.15 g/mol.
2-(trimethylazaniumyl)acetate.
The source lists oxyneurine, glycine betaine, Jortaine, lycine and Abromine.