Choline (iodide)

2-Hydroxy-N, N, N-trimethylethan-1-aminium iodide, also known as choline iodide, is a quaternary ammonium salt commonly used in organic synthesis and biochemical research. It is a water-soluble compound derived from choline, an essential nutrient found in many foods. Choline iodide has been used as a source of choline groups in various chemical reactions and in microbiology as a selective agent for isolating bacteria. In addition, its potential role in cognitive impairment and liver disease has also been studied.