Molecular structure of Betaine Aldehyde Chloride, CAS Number: 7758-31-8
Betaine Aldehyde Chloride (CAS 7758-31-8)
Alternate Names:
(Formylmethyl)trimethylammonium chloride
Application:
Betaine Aldehyde Chloride is an intermediate in the enzymatic oxidation of choline to betaine
CAS Number:
7758-31-8
Molecular Weight:
137.61
Molecular Formula:
C5H12ClNO
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Betaine aldehyde chloride is an organic compound found in various biological systems. It is involved in the biosynthesis of the osmoprotectant glycine betaine, which helps protect cells from osmotic stress. Betaine aldehyde chloride is a key intermediate in the pathway that converts choline to glycine betaine. This conversion is important for maintaining cellular osmotic balance and protecting cells from environmental stress. Betaine aldehyde chloride is produced by the enzyme betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase, which catalyzes the oxidation of betaine aldehyde to glycine betaine. This enzyme is found in a wide range of organisms, from bacteria to plants to animals, highlighting the importance of betaine aldehyde chloride in cellular physiology.
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Betaine Aldehyde Chloride, 10 mg | sc-210907 | 10 mg | $184.00 |