The scientific name of betaine is trimethylglycine, which is a white scaly or prismatic crystalline powder with a slight characteristic odor (sweetness). The chemical formula is 117.15, the melting point is 293 ° C (decomposition), and the solubility (20 ° C) is 160 g / 100G water. The betaine molecule has three effective methyl groups, which are neutral, melting point up to 200 ° C, very soluble in water, soluble in methanol, soluble in ethanol, and insoluble in ether. The decomposition reaction of concentrated potassium hydroxide solution can produce trimethylamine, which is hygroscopic, highly deliquescent, and releases trimethylamine. High temperature resistance. Easy to absorb moisture at room temperature, moisturizing
Betaine anhydrous
ITEM |
STANDARD |
Appearance |
White powder |
Assay |
98.0% Min |
Ignition residue |
0.5%max |
Moisture |
1.0%max |
Heavy Metal(As Pb) |
10ppm |
As |
2ppm |
Appearance |
White crystal powder |
Assay |
98.0% Min |
Ignition residue |
1.0%max |
Loss on drying |
1.0%max |
Heavy Metal(As Pb) |
10ppm |
As |
2ppm |
Betaine features:
1. Betaine is a highly efficient methyl donor that can replace the methylation function of methionine and choline; replace the amount of methionine added to improve production performance and reduce feed cost;
2. Betaine can ensure the methylation of various biochemical reactions in animals to ensure the normal synthesis and metabolism of nucleic acids and proteins.
3, betaine can promote fat metabolism, increase lean meat rate, prevent fatty liver; enhance the body’s immunity; improve breeding ability of breeding pigs;
4, betaine can regulate cell osmotic pressure, reduce stress response, ensure normal growth of animals; relieve piglet diarrhea, increase weaned pig litter weight; relieve chicken heat stress, reduce mortality; protect intestinal tract, improve anticoccidial drugs Effect to promote growth;
5, betaine can stimulate the animal’s sense of smell and taste, is a good attractant, especially in aquatic animal feed, can increase feed intake and survival rate, shorten feeding time, reduce feed coefficient, promote growth, etc. efficacy;
6. Because betaine is an amphoteric compound, it is not easy to oxidize. In the premix, betaine is combined with vitamins, which can maintain the stability of vitamins more than choline;
7. Betaine has a high melting point and can reach above 200 °C. It can be used normally in all kinds of feeds (especially in high temperature pellets).