Betaine, is the product of the enzyme oxidation of choline. It can also be used as an organic osmolytes. Betain is a methyl donor of increasingly recognized significance in biology. It can also be used for the treatment of homocystinuria which is an inherited disorder of the metabolism of amino acid methionine.Synonyms:1-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-Methanaminium Inner Salt; (Carboxymethyl)trimethylammonium Hydroxide Inner Salt; (Trimethylammonio)acetate; Abromine; Aminocoat; Aquadew AN 100; Betafin; Betafin BCR; Betafin BP; Betafin BP 20; Cystadane; Fencaijian; FinnStim; Glycine Betaine; Trimethylbetaine Glycine; Glycocoll Betaine; Glycylbetaine; Greenstim; Loramine AMB 13; Lycine; N,N,N-Trimethylglycine; Oxyneurine; Rubrine C; Trimethylbetaine;Trimethylglycocoll; a-EarleineCAS Number:107-43-7Molecular Formula:C₅H₁₁NO₂Molecular Weight:117.15Appearance:White to off-white powderPurity:≥98%Melting Point:>285°C (dec.)Solubility:Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)Storage:Room Temp