Betaine hydrochloride

PubChem Notes:

Betaine 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)

Molecular Formula: C5H12ClNO2


InChI: InChI=1/C5H11NO2.ClH/c1-6(2,3)4-5(7)8;/h4H2,1-3H3;1H

InChIKey: InChIKey=HOPSCVCBEOCPJZ-UHFFFAOYAG
SMILES: C[N+](C)(C)CC(=O)[O-].Cl

Names:
    Betaine hydrochloride
    2-trimethylammonioacetate hydrochloride

Registries:
    PubChem CID 5702209
    PubChem ID 8149872