Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-30 17:08:48 UTC
Update Date2024-09-29 09:44:26 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0056399
Metabolite Identification
Common NameGlycine betaine
DescriptionBetaine, also known as Bet or trimethylglycine, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alpha amino acids. These are amino acids in which the amino group is attached to the carbon atom immediately adjacent to the carboxylate group (alpha carbon). Betaine is a moderately acidic compound (based on its pKa). Betaine exists in all eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to humans. In humans, betaine is involved in betaine metabolism. Betaine is a bland tasting compound. Outside of the human body, Betaine is found, on average, in the highest concentration within a few different foods, such as swamp cabbages, quinoa, and lambsquarters and in a lower concentration in common buckwheats, burdocks, and yellow zucchinis. Betaine has also been detected, but not quantified in, several different foods, such as lemon verbena, wasabis, endives, chickpea, and pomegranates. This could make betaine a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. Intracellular accumulation of betaines permits water retention in cells, thus protecting from the effects of dehydration (Wikipedia ). Betaine comes from either the diet or by the oxidation of choline. Betaine, with regard to humans, has been found to be associated with several diseases such as chronic renal failure, colorectal cancer, and alzheimer's disease; betaine has also been linked to several inborn metabolic disorders including argininosuccinic aciduria and propionic acidemia. In an acute toxicology study in rats, death frequently occurred at doses equal to or greater than 10,000 mg/kg. Betaine has been shown to have an inhibitory effect on NO release in activated microglial cells and may be an effective therapeutic component to control neurological disorders (PMID: 22801281 ). Betaine insufficiency is associated with metabolic syndrome, lipid disorders, and diabetes, and may have a role in vascular and other diseases (PMID: 20346934 ). Many reports have shown that betaine's therapeutic effectiveness is limited, and does not lower tHcy levels or prevent clinical symptoms .
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(Trimethylammoniumyl)acetateChEBI
1-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethylmethanaminium inner saltChEBI
2-N,N,N-Trimethylammonio acetateChEBI
AbromineChEBI
AcidolChEBI
BetChEBI
N,N,N-TrimethylammonioacetateChEBI
N,N,N-TrimethylglycineChEBI
TrimethylaminoacetateChEBI
TrimethylammonioacetateChEBI
TrimethylglycineChEBI
TrimethylglycocollChEBI
Glycine betaineKegg
CystadaneKegg
(Trimethylammoniumyl)acetic acidGenerator
2-N,N,N-Trimethylammonio acetic acidGenerator
N,N,N-Trimethylammonioacetic acidGenerator
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(Carboxymethyl)trimethylammonium hydroxide inner saltHMDB
(Trimethylammonio)acetateHMDB
1-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-methanaminiumHMDB
1-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-methanaminium hydroxideHMDB
a-EarleineHMDB
alpha-EarleineHMDB
AminocoatHMDB
BetafinHMDB
Betafin BCRHMDB
Betafin BPHMDB
Ektasolve eeHMDB
FinnStimHMDB
Glycocoll betaineHMDB
GlycylbetaineHMDB
GreenstimHMDB
Loramine amb 13HMDB
Loramine amb-13HMDB
LycineHMDB
OxyneurineHMDB
Rubrine CHMDB
Trimethylbetaine glycineHMDB
Acidin pepsinHMDB
Beaufour brand OF betaine citrateHMDB
Byk brand OF betaine phosphateHMDB
Fournier brand OF betaine ascorbate and hydrateHMDB
Hydrochloride, betaineHMDB
Logeais brand OF betaine cyclobutyrateHMDB
NovobetaineHMDB
Betaine hydrochlorideHMDB
Betaine orphan brandHMDB
Boizot brand OF betaine aspartateHMDB
C.B.B.HMDB
Citrate de bétaïne upsaHMDB
Scorbo-bétaïneHMDB
Stea-16HMDB
Stea16HMDB
Acidin-pepsinHMDB
Citrate de bétaïne beaufourHMDB
Orphan brand OF betaineHMDB
Scorbo bétaïneHMDB
AcidinPepsinHMDB
Betaine, glycineHMDB
HepastylHMDB
ScorbobétaïneHMDB
UPSA brand OF betaine citrateHMDB
Stea 16HMDB
BetaineChEBI
Molecular FormulaC5H11NO2
Average Mass117.1463
Monoisotopic Mass117.078978601
IUPAC Name2-(trimethylazaniumyl)acetate
Traditional Name(trimethylammonio)acetate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
C[N+](C)(C)CC([O-])=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C5H11NO2/c1-6(2,3)4-5(7)8/h4H2,1-3H3
InChI KeyKWIUHFFTVRNATP-UHFFFAOYSA-N