
Trimethylglycine (TMG) is an organic compound that occurs in plants. Trimethylglycine was the first betaine discovered; originally it was simply called betaine because, in the 19th century, it was discovered in sugar beets. Since then, many other betaines have been discovered, and the more specific name glycine betaine distinguishes this one. == S...
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Synonym for betaine ... <chemical> A derivative of glycine characterised by high water solubility. Can function as an osmotic agent in plant tissues. ... See: biogenic amines. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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