Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride

Name: Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-048854

About Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride

Listed under CAS 6249-56-5, Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride is a process intermediate or related compound of Levocarnitine available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C7H16ClNO2, molecular weight 181.66 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 3-carboxypropyl(trimethyl)azanium chloride. Common synonyms include (3-Carboxypropyl)trimethylammonium chloride and Trimethylaminobutyrate.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Levocarnitine, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Levocarnitine

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Levocarnitine.

Levocarnitine impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-048854
CAS Number	6249-56-5
IUPAC name	3-carboxypropyl(trimethyl)azanium chloride
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₆ClNO₂
Molecular weight	181.66 g/mol
Exact mass	181.087
InChIKey	GNRKTORAJTTYIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C[N+](C)(C)CCCC(=O)O.[Cl-]
PubChem CID	22620

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	(3-Carboxypropyl)trimethylammonium chloride, Trimethylaminobutyrate, N-trimethyl-GABA, 4-N-trimethylaminobutyrate, 3-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethylpropan-1-aminium chloride, Deoxycarnitine hydrochloride, gamma-Butyrobetain-chlorid, 1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride, 1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride (1:1), 3-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium chloride, Gama-Butyrobetaine hydrochloride, (3-carboxypropyl)trimethylazanium chloride

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride?

The CAS Registry Number of Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride is 6249-56-5. It is also known as (3-Carboxypropyl)trimethylammonium chloride, Trimethylaminobutyrate, N-trimethyl-GABA.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride?

Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride has the molecular formula C7H16ClNO2 and a molecular weight of 181.66 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-carboxypropyl(trimethyl)azanium chloride.

What is Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride used for?

Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Levocarnitine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride can I order?

We supply Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride?

Yes. Every lot of Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride 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 Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. Gamma-Butyrobetaine Hydrochloride 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.