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| Product Name: | Betaine | Other Name: | Methanaminium,1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-,inner salt;Betaine;Methanaminium,1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-,hydroxide,inner salt;Ammonium compounds,substituted,(carboxymethyl)trimethyl-,hydroxide,inner salt;α-Earleine;Glycine,trimethylbetaine;Glycine betaine;Glycocoll betaine;Lycine;Oxyneurine;Trimethylglycine;Trimethylglycocoll;Glycylbetaine;(Carboxymethyl)trimethylammonium hydroxide inner salt;Abromine;Loramine AMB 13;Rubrine C;(Trimethylammonio)acetate;Aminocoat;N,N,N-Trimethylglycine;Aquadew AN 100;FinnStim;Betafin BCR;Greenstim;Betafin;Betafin BP;Cystadane;Betafin BP 20;Trimethylbetaine;Fencaijian;Bluestim;Auqadew AN 100;Genecare OSMS BA;Intracell;2-(Trimethylazaniumyl)acetate;Genencare OSMS BA;590-30-7;11042-12-9;24980-93-6;45631-77-4 |
| CAS No.: | 107-43-7 | Molecular Formula: | C5H11NO2 |
| InChIKeys: | InChIKey=KWIUHFFTVRNATP-UHFFFAOYSA-N | Molecular Weight: | 117.14600 |
| Exact Mass: | 117.07900 | EC Number: | 203-490-6 |
| UNII: | 3SCV180C9W | NSC Number: | 166511 |
| DSSTox ID: | DTXSID8022666 | Color/Form: | Deliquescent scales or prisms |
| ATC Code: | A16AA06|A – Alimentary tract and metabolism | HScode: | 2923900090 |
| Categories: | Amino Acids and Derivatives |
| PSA: | 40.13000 | XLogP3: | 0.5 |
| Appearance: | Free-flowing, white crystals; Savoury | Density: | 1.00 g/mL at 20ºC |
| Melting Point: | 293 °C (decomp) | Water Solubility: | H2O: 160 g/100 mL |
| Storage Conditions: | 2-8ºC | Vapor Pressure: | 1.36X10-8 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) |
| Taste: | Sweet | Henrys Law Constant: | Henry’s Law constant = 6.2X10-16 atm-cu m/mol at 25 °C (est) |
| Dissociation Constants: | pKa = 2.38 (est) | Collision Cross Section: | 121.4 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with Agilent tune mix (Agilent)]|121.6 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: stepped-field]|135.56 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: stepped-field]|121.1 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]|130.5 Ų [M+K]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]|133.2 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]|121.1 Ų [M+H]+ |
| Experimental Properties: | Isomerizes at the mp to methyl ester of dimethylaminoacetic acid; yields trimethylamine with concd KOH|Hydroxyl radical reaction rate constant = 1.1X10-11 cu cm/molec-sec at 25 °C (est)|pH of satd soln about 8.0 /monohydrate/ |
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified.
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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| Hazard statement(s) |
none |
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| Prevention |
none |
| Response |
none |
| Storage |
none |
| Disposal |
none |
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store below 40 deg C (104 deg F), preferably between 15 and 30 deg C (59 and 86 deg F), unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer . Protect from moisture .