Betaine
TL;DR: Betaine (CAS 107-43-7) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H11NO2 and molecular weight 117.07898 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-(trimethylazaniumyl)acetate
Also Known As: betaine, glycine betaine, oxyneurine, Trimethylglycine, lycine
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C5H11NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 117.07898 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.5 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 40.1 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 117.07898 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 8 |
| Complexity | 87.0 |
| Melting Point | 301-305°C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00000053 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | Soluble |
| SMILES | C[N+](C)(C)CC(=O)[O-] |
| InChIKey | KWIUHFFTVRNATP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Betaine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as surfactant and detergent formulations. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Betaine (CAS 107-43-7) has the molecular formula C5H11NO2 and a molecular weight of 117.08 g/mol. Reported properties include a solubility: Soluble. Synonyms include betaine and glycine betaine.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Betaine
Property Insights of Betaine
The XLogP value of 0.5 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Betaine. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 40.1 Ų, Betaine exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Betaine has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Betaine?
The CAS number of Betaine is 107-43-7.
What is the molecular formula of Betaine?
The molecular formula of Betaine is C5H11NO2.
What is the molecular weight of Betaine?
The molecular weight of Betaine is 117.07898 g/mol.
What are the applications of Betaine?
Betaine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as surfactant and detergent formulations. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full...
Where can I buy Betaine?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Betaine?
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