Choline chloride

Catalog Number	ACM67481-6
CAS Number	67-48-1
Synonyms	Hepacholine
IUPAC Name	2-Hydroxyethyl(trimethyl)azanium;chloride
Molecular Weight	139.62
Molecular Formula	C5H14ClNO
Canonical SMILES	C[N+](C)(C)CCO.[Cl-]
InChI	InChI=1S/C5H14NO.ClH/c1-6(2,3)4-5-7;/h7H,4-5H2,1-3H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
InChI Key	SGMZJAMFUVOLNK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Purity	98%+
Storage	Store in dry, low temperature, sealed, 2-8 °C.
Complexity	46.5
Exact Mass	139.0763918
Heavy Atom Count	8
Monoisotopic Mass	139.0763918
Topological Polar Surface Area	20.2Ų

Custom Q&A

What is the chemical formula of choline chloride?

The chemical formula of choline chloride is C5H14ClNO.

What is a common synonym for choline chloride?

A common synonym for choline chloride is Cholinii chloridum.

What is the melting point of choline chloride?

The melting point of choline chloride is 302-305 °C.

What is the solubility of choline chloride in water?

Choline chloride is soluble in water.

How is choline chloride commonly used in animal feed?

Choline chloride is commonly used as an additive in animal feed to promote growth and prevent fat deposition.

What is the safety profile of choline chloride?

Choline chloride is relatively nonflammable and considered moderately toxic experimentally by ingestion and subcutaneous routes.

What role does choline chloride play in lipid metabolism?

Choline chloride acts as a lipotropic agent in lipid metabolism, inducing a reduction in fats contained in the liver.

What production methods are used to synthesize choline chloride?

Production methods for choline chloride include continuous methods, ethylene oxide methods, and chlorohydrin methods.

How is the content of choline chloride in a sample accurately analyzed?

The content of choline chloride in a sample can be analyzed by titration with 0.1 mol/L perchloric acid.

What is the primary use of choline chloride in the pharmaceutical industry?

Choline chloride is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a vitamin B-class drug for the treatment of various liver conditions and pernicious anemia.

※ Please kindly note that our products are for research use only.