First Issued 1998, Last Rewritten 2000-10-19
A high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method is used for the determination of betaine in beet molasses.
Betaine is a neutral substance, (carboxymethyl) trimethyl ammonium hydroxide, inner salt, with the following formula:
Separation can be achieved using a large range of cation exchange columns both in the monovalent K or Na form or in the divalent Ca form. The following procedure will specify the conditions for use of these types of chromatographic columns.
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Online access to all ICUMSA Methods can be obtained here. The 2 year online access costs EUR515 (+ 19 % VAT for German and EU citicens without EU VAT No.).
Access to the online Version of ICUMSA Method GS 4/8-21 (1998) can be obtained from the Bartens WebsiteThe online access for two years costs EUR30 (+ 19 % VAT for German and EU citicens without EU VAT No.). You will receive your access code within 48 hours after receipt of payment.
Online access to all ICUMSA Methods can be obtained here. The 2 year online access costs EUR515 (+ 19 % VAT for German and EU citicens without EU VAT No.).