G5291

L-α-Glycerophosphorylcholine

≥98%, powder

• Synonym(s): Choline Glycerophosphate, Choline alphoscerate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₈H₂₀NO₆P
• Molecular Weight: 257.22
• EC Number: 248-962-2
• MDL number: MFCD00063544
• UNSPSC Code: 12352204
• PubChem Substance ID: 24895204
• NACRES: NA.83

Properties

• Product Name: L-α-Glycerophosphorylcholine, from soybean, ≥98%, powder
• biological source: soybean
• Assay: ≥98%
• form: powder
• solubility: water: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless to very faintly yellow
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: C[N](C)(C)CCOP(O)(=O)OC[C@@H](O)CO
• InChI: 1S/C8H21NO6P/c1-9(2,3)4-5-14-16(12,13)15-7-8(11)6-10/h8,10-11H,4-7H2,1-3H3,(H,12,13)
• InChI key: XGPKIOAEPQZUED-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

L-α-Glycerophosphorylcholine is a phospholipid, which is a derivative of phosphatidylcholine.

Application

L-α-Glycerophosphorylcholine has been used to rescue choline auxotrophy. It has also been used for the synthesis of glycerophospholipids.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Increases inositol phosphate formation.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves