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Method GS4/8-21 (1998)
The Determination of Betaine in Beet Molasses by a High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method – Official
First Issued 1998, Last Rewritten 2000-10-19
1 Scope [1]
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.
Online Access to ICUMSA Method GS4/8-21 (1998)
Access to the online Version of ICUMSA Method GS4/8-21 (1998) can be obtained from the Sugar Industry Website, operated by Bartens. The online access for two years costs EUR35 (+ 19 % VAT for German and EU citizens without EU VAT No.).
Online Access to ICUMSA Method GS4/8-21 (1998)
Access to the online Version of ICUMSA Method GS4/8-21 (1998) can be obtained from the Sugar Industry Website, operated by Bartens. The online access for two years costs EUR35 (+ 19 % VAT for German and EU citizens without EU VAT No.).