l General Information |
Product Name | Choline bitartrate |
General description | Choline bitartrate is a form of the nutrient choline which is found in foods. Choline is necessary for normal liver and kidney function and a component of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, a chemical that facilitates communication between the nerves and muscles. |
Synonym | 2-hydroxyethyl(trimethyl)azanium; 2,3,4-trihydroxy-4-oxobutanoate |
Purity | ≥98.0%(T) | CAS Number | 87-67-2 |
Formula | C9H19NO7 | Molecular Weight | 253.25 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to off-white Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | Very slightly soluble |
Ethanol | Insoluble |
Water | ≥35mg/ml |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | A basic constituent of lecithin that is found in many plants and animal organs. It is important as a precursor of acetylcholine, as a methyl donor in various metabolic processes, and in lipid metabolism. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
