| Type | Herbal Extract |
| Related Products | Betaine Anhydrous, Choline Chloride, Vitamin B12 |
| CAS No. | 590-46-5 |
| Chemical Formula | C5H12ClNO2 |
| Appearance | Colorless to white powder |
| Packaging | 25kg/Bag |
| Assay | ≥99% |
Betaine Hydrochloride is the acidic form of betaine, which is similar to vitamins and is found in grains and certain foods. Betaine hydrochloride is decomposed into hydrochloric acid and betaine in the stomach, and hydrochloric acid forms part of stomach acid. Doctors usually recommend supplementing betaine hydrochloride for those with insufficient gastric acid.
| Bulk Density | 0.75g/ml |
| Melting Point | 227-232℃ |
| pH (1/4 Solution) | 0.8-1.2 |
| Assay | ≥99% |
It is widely used in food, medicine, daily chemical, printing and dyeing, the chemical industry, and other fields.
Betaine hydrochloride was previously available as an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine to increase stomach acid in people with low stomach acid.