[{"from": "human", "value": "Provide a brief overview of this molecule. [C][N+1][Branch1][C][C][Branch1][C][C][C][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O].[Cl-1]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is the hydrochloride form of betaine, a crystalline alkaloid occurring in sugar beets and other plants. Betaine, acting as a transmethylating metabolic intermediate, is the oxidation product of choline. Betaine hydrochloride is used as a gastric acidifier supplement."}]