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N,N-Dimethylglycine, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
N,N-Dimethylglycine is used as an athletic performance enhancer and immunostimulant. It is also used in the treatment of autism, epilepsy and mitochondrial disease. It is also employed as a biomarker of protein degradation in chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) patients. Further, it is used as a substrate to identify, differentiate and characterize amino acid methyltransferase. It plays an important role for the development of glycine-based ionic liquids and emulsifiers.
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N,N-Dimethylglycine is used as an athletic performance enhancer and immunostimulant. It is also used in the treatment of autism, epilepsy and mitochondrial disease. It is also employed as a biomarker of protein degradation in chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) patients. Further, it is used as a substrate to identify, differentiate and characterize amino acid methyltransferase. It plays an important role for the development of glycine-based ionic liquids and emulsifiers.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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Specifications
Melting Point | 179°C to 183°C |
pH | 6 to 7 |
Linear Formula | (CH3)2NCH2CO2H |
Merck Index | 14,3244 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 103.12 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Quantity | 100 g |
Odor | Odorless |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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