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A naturally occurring compound that has been of interest for its role in osmoregulation. As a drug, betaine hydrochloride has been used as a source of hydrochloric acid in the treatment of hypochlorhydria. Betaine has also been used in the treatment of liver disorders, for hyperkalemia, for homocystinuria, and for gastrointestinal disturbances. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1341)

Also Known As:

C.B.B.; Betaine Hydrochloride; Cystadane; Acidin-Pepsin; Citrate de Bétaïne Beaufour; Citrate de Bétaïne UPSA; Glycine Betaine; Hepastyl; Novobetaine; Scorbo-bétaïne; Stea-16; Acidin Pepsin; AcidinPepsin; Betaine, Glycine; Hydrochloride, Betaine; Scorbo bétaïne; Scorbobétaïne; Stea 16; Stea16; Lycine; Oxyneurine; Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, inner salt

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Gastrointestinal Agents
Lipotropic Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Amines: 4871
  - Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: 136
    - Trimethyl Ammonium Compounds: 1
      - Betaine: 957
- Onium Compounds
  - Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: 136
    - Betaine: 957

3,3'- di(gamma- sulfopropyl)- 4,5,4',5'- dibenzo- 9- ethylthiacarbocyanine betaine pyridinium salt

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results