delta-Valerobetaine (hydrobromide)
Names
[ CAS No. ]:
66258-96-6
[ Name ]:
delta-Valerobetaine (hydrobromide)
[Synonym ]:
4-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-butanaminium bromide
1-Butanaminium, 4-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, bromide (1:1)
Biological Activity
[Description]:
Delta-Valerobetaine (hydrobromide) is a precursor of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO).
[In Vitro]
The levels of delta-valerobetaine were by far higher in ruminant than in non-ruminant meat and, among ruminants, cattle present higher levels of the substance than sheep and goat. The levels of delta-valerobetaine in milk of ruminants are much lower than in their meat. However, delta-valerobetaine content in milk of ruminants is noticeably higher than that observed in non-ruminant milk. It is showed that incubation of ruminal fluid with labeled N��-trimethyllysine leads to a rapid formation of labeled delta-valerobetaine.
Chemical & Physical Properties
[ Molecular Formula ]:
C8H17NO2.HBr
[ Molecular Weight ]:
240.138
[ Exact Mass ]:
239.052078