Betaine hydrochloride, AR

Name: Betaine hydrochloride, AR
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-020406

About Betaine hydrochloride, AR

Betaine hydrochloride is a carboxylic acid (AR grade) carrying the CAS registry number 590-46-5. Its molecular formula is C5H12ClNO2 and its molecular weight is 153.61 g/mol. The IUPAC name is carboxymethyl(trimethyl)azanium chloride. Alternative names: Betaine chloride and Betaine HCl.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Betaine hydrochloride in 25 g, 100 g and 500 g packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Betaine hydrochloride, AR
Catalogue No.	VQ-020406
CAS Number	590-46-5
IUPAC name	carboxymethyl(trimethyl)azanium chloride
Molecular formula	C₅H₁₂ClNO₂
Molecular weight	153.61 g/mol
Exact mass	153.0557
Grade	AR
InChIKey	HOPSCVCBEOCPJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C[N+](C)(C)CC(=O)O.[Cl-]
PubChem CID	11545

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	Betaine chloride, Betaine HCl, Achylin, (Carboxymethyl)trimethylammonium chloride, Betainum muriaticum, Acidol pepsin, Hydrochloride, Betaine, Pluchine, Acipepsol, Acidin, Aciventral forte, Cystadane

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P337 + P317

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 590-46-5

Reference Standard

Betaine Hydrochloride

CAS: 590-46-5
Formula: C₅H₁₂ClNO₂
MW: 153.61 g/mol

VQ-024567

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Betaine hydrochloride, AR?

The CAS Registry Number of Betaine hydrochloride, AR is 590-46-5. It is also known as Betaine chloride, Betaine HCl, Achylin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Betaine hydrochloride, AR?

Betaine hydrochloride, AR has the molecular formula C5H12ClNO2 and a molecular weight of 153.61 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is carboxymethyl(trimethyl)azanium chloride.

Which grade and pack sizes of Betaine hydrochloride, AR can I order?

We supply Betaine hydrochloride, AR in AR grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Betaine hydrochloride, AR?

Yes. Every lot of Betaine hydrochloride, AR is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Betaine hydrochloride, AR be shipped internationally?

Yes. Betaine hydrochloride, AR is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.