Animal Healthcare

Betaine Anhydrous

CAS No.: 107-43-7
Molecular formula: C5H11NO2
Molecular weight: 117.15
EINECS: 203-490-6

Betaine Anhydrous, trimethylglycine, CAS 107-43-7, is a naturally occurring methyl donor and osmolyte derived from sugar beet molasses. In feed it works as a methyl donor and protects cells against osmotic stress; it can also be used as a food additive. Because the anhydrous form carries no chloride residue, it avoids the chloride load and premix corrosion that come with betaine hydrochloride, and it offers higher purity and better stability than that form.

Why buyers specify this grade

Higher purity and better stability than betaine hydrochloride
No chloride residue, so no added chloride in the ration and no chloride in the premix plant
Acts as both methyl donor and osmolyte, promoting nutrient metabolism
Excellent flowability for premix and feed-line dosing
Naturally sourced from sugar beet molasses

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Specification

Chemical name	Betaine anhydrous, trimethylglycine
Source	Sugar beet molasses
Chloride residue	None
Melting point	310 deg C

Technical data

CAS No.: 107-43-7
Molecular formula: C5H11NO2
Molecular weight: 117.15
EINECS: 203-490-6
Melting point: 310 deg C
Boiling point: 218.95 deg C
Density: 1.00 g/mL at 20 deg C
pKa: 1.83 at 0 deg C

Quality control

Produced under strict quality control with refined purification to hold purity and flowability consistent between lots
TDS and MSDS supplied with the order and a sample COA on request

Where it is used

Methyl donor in poultry, swine and aquaculture feed formulations
Osmolyte support in rations under heat or osmotic stress
Food additive applications
Premix blending where chloride must be kept low

Who buys it

Feed mills and premix producers
Aquafeed formulators
Animal nutrition companies specifying methyl donors
Food additive buyers

Problems it solves

Chloride carried in by betaine hydrochloride upsetting dietary electrolyte balance
Corrosion and caking in premix equipment from chloride-bearing additives
Inconsistent flowability that causes dosing errors on a premix line

Packing and options

Feed and food applications served from the same specification
Packing format confirmed at quotation

How it compares

Betaine hydrochloride costs less per tonne but delivers less betaine per kilo and brings chloride into both the ration and the premix plant. Betaine anhydrous is the choice where chloride must stay out of the electrolyte balance or away from equipment; the hydrochloride is the choice where a lower pH in the finished product is actually wanted.

Handling and storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture
Handle as a hygroscopic powder and reseal opened bags
Dose according to the nutritionist methyl-donor calculation

FAQ

Betaine Anhydrous questions buyers ask

What is the difference from betaine hydrochloride

Betaine anhydrous has higher purity, better stability and no chloride residue. Betaine hydrochloride carries chloride into the ration and the premix equipment.

Where does the betaine come from

It is a naturally occurring trimethylglycine derived from sugar beet molasses.

Can it be used in food as well as feed

Yes. Betaine anhydrous CAS 107-43-7 can be used as a food additive as well as in feed formulations.

What are the key physical constants

Molecular weight 117.15, melting point 310 deg C, boiling point 218.95 deg C and density 1.00 g/mL at 20 deg C.

Do you supply a COA

Yes, a sample COA can be sent before order and documentation travels with the shipment.

How should it be stored

Cool and dry, sealed against moisture pick-up.

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