Betaine aldehyde

Betaine aldehyde (CAS 7418-61-3) is the direct biosynthetic precursor to betaine, the osmoprotectant and methyl donor used in pharmaceutical and nutritional applications.

Where is Betaine aldehyde used?

• Research and industrial synthesis: key intermediate in choline oxidation pathways
• Pharmaceutical synthesis: building block for betaine and related quaternary ammonium compounds in active ingredient manufacturing
• Biotechnology and life sciences: substrate for betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase (BADH) enzyme studies
• Nutritional ingredient production: supports synthesis of betaine for feed additives and dietary supplement formulations
• It serves as a biochemical tool in oxidative stress and methylation research.

Good to know: Most commonly the chloride salt, reflecting its stability profile in commercial handling.

Commercial specifications

• Documented purity specifications
• Certificates of analysis with HPLC purity data
• Research and specialty chemical quantities