Betaine Citrate

General Information

Product Name: Betaine Citrate

Chemical Name: Betaine dihydrogencitrate

CAS Numeber:   17671-50-0

Molecular Formula: C11H19NO9

Molecular Weight: 309.27

Functiion: Source of betaine

Storage Conditions: Store in the original sealed container in a cool and dry placeout of direct sunlight. Store below 40°C.

Packaging: 25 kg fiber drums with two polythylene inner bag or as per your request.

Physical/Chemical Characteristics

Appearance：White to off-white crystals

Odor:odorless or faint characteristic odor

Melting Point:134-140℃

Bulk Density:0.55-0.75g/mL

Product Specification

Assay:min 99% d.s.

pH(10% solution): 2.0-3.0

Loss on dry:max 0.5%

Residue on ignition:max 0.1%

*Only selected data is represented here, for a full set of specifications we refer to our Specifications sheet.

Product Applications

Betaine is an important human nutrient, distributed widely in animals, plants, and microorganisms. It is rapidly absorbed and utilized as an osmolyte and source of methyl groups and thereby helps to maintain liver, heart, and kidney health. The growing body of evidence shows that betaine is an important nutrient for the prevention of chronic disease.

Betaine citrate is a citrate salt and is a new product of chemical technology. It is used specifically to provide Betaine to improve liver function and as a Hepatoprotectant. Some studies show that Betaine citrate may be effective for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. It is also used as a food redispersing agent, preservatives and antioxidants. Betaine citrate, can be fully assimilated by the body and has no or little side effects, although further research is needed to prove its safety.