IUPAC name
2-(trimethylazaniumyl)acetate
SMILES
C[N+](C)(C)CC([O-])=O
Compound class
Gastrointestinal Agents; Lipotropic Agents; Alimentary Tract and Metabolism; Amino Acids and Derivatives; Acid Preparations; Digestives, Incl. Enzymes;
Therapeutic area
Betaine is indicated for the treatment of homocystinuria to decrease elevated homocysteine blood levels. Included within the category of homocystinuria are deficiencies or defects in: 1. cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS), 2. 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), 3. cobalamin cofactor metabolism (cbl).
Common name
Glycine betaine
IUPAC name
2-(trimethylazaniumyl)acetate
SMILES
C[N+](C)(C)CC([O-])=O
INCHI
InChI=1S/C5H11NO2/c1-6(2,3)4-5(7)8/h4H2,1-3H3
FORMULA
C5H11NO2
Common name
Glycine betaine
IUPAC name
2-(trimethylazaniumyl)acetate
Molecular weight
117.146
clogP
-3.120
clogS
-1.449
HBond Acceptor
2
HBond Donor
0
Total Polar Surface Area
40.13
Number of Rings
0
Rotatable Bond
2
