Betaine Anhydrous

Betaine Anhydrous

Name: betaine anhydrous
IUPAC name: 2-trimethylammonioacetate
Alternative name: glycine betaine,glycocoll betaine, lycine, oxyneuyine
Molecular formula: C5H11NO2
Molecular weight: 117.15
CAS number: 107-43-7
Other names: Betaine anhydrous; (trimethylammonio)acetate; carboxy-N,N,N-trimethylmethanaminium; (trimethylammonio)acetate- glycine (1:1)s
Purity: more than 97.0%
Grade: EP
Odor: characteristic(slight)
Melting Point: 293°C (decompose at 301℃)
Solubility: Easily soluble in cold water, 160g in 100g water
Structural formula:
Chloride: 200ppm max
Sulfate: 200ppm max
Loss on drying: 2.0% max
Heavy metal(measured by Pb): 10ppm max
Arsenic: 1ppm max
Ignition residue: 0.1% max
Dry basis: 99.0% to 100.0%

Betaine anhydrous exists either as white crystals ora crystalline powder. It is very hygroscopic, so anti-caking agent is needed inthe manufacturing process. Asa new fine chemical, betaine anhydrous is widely usedin fields of food, medicine, household chemicals, printing and dyeing, chemicalindustry and so on. With high efficiency and best quality, our betaine anhydrous as food additive provides lots ofnutrition needed in animals’ growing. It has good performance in cultivatingdomestic animals, poultry, aquatic lives, etc.

Added in the fodder, our betaine anhydrous helps toincrease livestocks' muscle mass or the amount ofusable meat. It can also decrease the amount of adipose tissue inpigs. As an osmolyte, betaine protects cells, proteins, and enzymes from environmental stress. As a methyldonor, betaine participates in the methionine cycle-primarily. Betaine can protect internal organs, improve vascular risk factors, and enhanceperformance. It is also used to relieve the osmotic pressure on salmons' cellswhen workers transfer the fish from freshwater to saltwater. It provides enhanced stability for other micronutrientssuch as vitamins A and B and other nutrients in the premix.

To ensure best activity, use the betaine anhydrous intwo years. Meanwhile, keep the product from heat, fire, incompatibles such asalkalis and moisture, and place it in a cool, well-ventilated place, so as toassure constant performance.