Choline (chloride)

Choline chloride is an essential nutrient that activates alpha7 nicotinic receptors and has analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity. Glycerophosphoinositol choline can affect diseases such as liver disease, atherosclerosis and neurological disorders[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[67-48-1]

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Endogenous Metabolite; nAChR

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Neuronal Signaling

Field of Research

Cancer

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/Choline-chloride.html

Purity

99.94

Solubility

DMSO : ≥ 140 mg/mL|H2O : ≥ 100 mg/mL

Smiles

OCC[N+](C)(C)C.[Cl-]

Molecular Formula

C5H14ClNO

Molecular Weight

139.62

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]M Q Holmes-McNary, et al. Apoptosis is induced by choline deficiency in fetal brain and in PC12 cells. Brain Res Dev Brain Res. 1997 Jul 18;101 (1-2) :9-16.|[2]T J Rowley, et al. Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of choline in a mouse model of postoperative pain. Br J Anaesth. 2010 Aug;105 (2) :201-7.