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Flavouring	Betaine
Synonym(s)	1-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethylmethanaminium hydroxide inner salt; (Carboxymethyl)trimethylaminum hydroxide inner salt; Glycine betaine; Glycylbetaine; N,N,N-Trimethylglycine; Trimethylglycine hydroxide inner salt; Trimethylglycine
Latest JECFA evaluation	2020 (Session 89)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-(trimethylazaniumyl)acetate
JECFA number	2265
CAS number	107-43-7
FEMA number	4223
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	117.15
Chemical formula	C5H11NO2
Physical form/odour	Free-flowing, white crystals; Savoury
Solubility	Very soluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index
Specific gravity
Other requirements	mp: 293º
ID Test	IR
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