A naturally occurring compound that has been of interest for its role in osmoregulation. As a drug, betaine hydrochloride has been used as a source of hydrochloric acid in the treatment of hypochlorhydria. Betaine has also been used in the treatment of liver disorders, for hyperkalemia, for homocystinuria, and for gastrointestinal disturbances. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1341)

Synonyms: Lycine, Cystadane, Stea-16, Betaine Hydrochloride, AcidinPepsin, 3SCV180C9W, Acidin Pepsin, Hydrochloride, Betaine, Betaine, JK8U8K4D6K, Novobetaine, Hepastyl, C.B.B., Citrate de Bétaïne Beaufour, Stea 16, Scorbo-bétaïne, Scorbo bétaïne, Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, inner salt, Oxyneurine, Citrate de Bétaïne UPSA, Acidin-Pepsin, 0, Glycine Betaine, Stea16, Scorbobétaïne, Betaine, Glycine