Betaine Hydrochloride

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The hydrochloride form of betaine, a crystalline alkaloid occurring in sugar beets and other plants. Betaine, acting as a transmethylating metabolic intermediate, is the oxidation product of choline. Betaine hydrochloride is used as a gastric acidifier supplement.

**Synonyms:** - (Carboxymethyl)trimethylammonium Chloride - Achylin - BETAINE HYDROCHLORIDE