Description
Betaine is a natural compound found in the roots of Beta vulgaris. Betaine protects cells from environmental stress, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, and safeguards liver cells from damage caused by alcoholic liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Betaine also possesses anti-inflammatory properties and tumor-preventing capabilities. Betaine is utilized as a cosmetic material in various formulations.
IUPAC Name: 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)acetate
InChI: InChI=1S/C5H11NO2/c1-6(2,3)4-5(7)8/h4H2,1-3H3
InChIKey: KWIUHFFTVRNATP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: C[N+](C)(C)CC(=O)[O-]
Synonyms: betaine; 107-43-7; glycine betaine; oxyneurine; Trimethylglycine; lycine; Abromine; Trimethylglycocoll; …
Botanical Source: Beta vulgaris