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Description

It is a non-essential nutrient and a source of hydrochloric acid, a naturally occurring chemical in the stomach that helps digest food by breaking up fats and proteins. In particular, Betaine Hydrochloride is necessary for adequate absorption of protein, calcium, vitamin B12 and iron. It is also known as hydrochloric acid and stomach acid.

Ultra Pure Grade
Specifications:
Heavy Metals(%)- <=0.0010
Identification (IR)- Pass
Loss on Drying(%)- <=0.5
Residue on Ignition(%)- <=0.1

  • Appearance: Colorless to White Crystals
  • Density: 1.00 g/ml
  • HS Code: 29239000
  • IUPAC_Name: Carboxymethyl(Trimethyl)azanium Chloride
  • Melting Point: 301-305 °C
  • PH Value: pH (25%, Water) @25C- 0.8-1.2
  • RTECS Number: BP3136000

Properties

Storage Temperature

2-8°C

European Com.#

209-683-1

Purity

>98%

Appearance color

White

Appearance form

Powder

Molecular Formula

C5H12ClNO2

Molecular Weight

153.61

Melting point

241 - 242°C

Solubility Color

Clear, colorless

Solubility (@ RT)

H2O: 647 mg/mL at 25°C
Soluble in ethanol. Practically insoluble in chloroform and ether.