C1629

Choline bitartrate

• Synonym(s): 2-(Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium bitartrate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₉H₁₉NO₇
• CAS Number: 87-67-2
• Molecular Weight: 253.25
• EC Number: 201-763-4
• MDL number: MFCD31726185
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• PubChem Substance ID: 24892428
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• form: powder
• Quality Level: 200
• SMILES string: [O-]C([C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C(O)=O)=O.C[N+](C)(C)CCO
• InChI: 1S/C5H14NO.C4H6O6/c1-6(2,3)4-5-7;5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10/h7H,4-5H2,1-3H3;1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/q+1;/p-1/t;1-,2-/m.1/s1
• InChI key: QWJSAWXRUVVRLH-LREBCSMRSA-M

Description

Application

Choline bitartrate has been used as one of the components in experimental diets to study the effects on reproductive processes and on bone genes during gestation and lactation.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Acyl group acceptor

Choline bitartrate is known to serve as a dietary supplement. Choline acts as a precursor for acetylcholine synthesis.

Substrates

Choline acetyltransferase substrate

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves