Other names

TMG, Trimethylglycine betaine, Glycine betaine, Oxyneurine, Lycine

Chemical Formula:

C₅H₁₁NO₂

Structure

CAS No.:

107-43-7

EINECS No.: 

203-490-6

Molecular weight:

117.15

Content

Betaine anhydrous=50%

Appearance

Colorless or light color, non-stratified liquid.

Product Characteristics

Low chloride ion residues.

Index

Chloride=0.2%
Residual on ignition=0.5%
Heavy metal(as Pb)=10ppm
As=2ppm
TMA residual=300ppm

Properties

Synthesis intermediate, Improved solubility

Application

Fermentation industry; Betaine citrate Synthesis

Founction

Osmoprotectant
Methyl donor
Metabolic regulator
Fermentation substrate

Effects

Enables higher product concentrations
Increases volumetric productivity
Increases product yield
Increases growth rate
Reduces lag-time for cell growth
Decreases or delays cell lysis

Packing

IBC drum, Flexitank

Storage

Store in cool, dry place in original container and protected from moisture.

Shelf life

2 years from the manufacturing date.