Technical Data

C5059
CAS Number
87-67-2
Grade
USP
MDL Number
MFCD00036332
Molecular Formula
C9H19NO7
Molecular Weight
253.25
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
RT
Choline Bitartrate, USP
Choline Tartrate; Choline Hydrogen Tartrate; Choline Tartrate (1:1); 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-Ethanaminium Salt with (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid (1:1); , 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium Salt with [R-(R*,R*)]-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic Acid (1:1); (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid Ion(1-) 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium; [R-(R*,R*)]-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid Ion(1-), 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium; Tartaric acid Ion(1-) Choline; (2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium Bitartrate

Choline Bitartrate is used as a lipotropic compound.

Synonyms
Choline Tartrate; Choline Hydrogen Tartrate; Choline Tartrate (1:1); 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-Ethanaminium Salt with (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid (1:1); , 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium Salt with [R-(R*,R*)]-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic Acid (1:1); (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid Ion(1-) 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium; [R-(R*,R*)]-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid Ion(1-), 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium; Tartaric acid Ion(1-) Choline; (2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium Bitartrate
CAS No
87-67-2
Molecular Formula
C9H19NO7
Molecular Weight
253.25
Appearance
White to off-white solid
Purity
≥99%
Melting Point
151-153°C
Water (KF)
≤0.5%
pH (10% H2O)
3-4
Residual Solvents
1,4-Dioxane: ≤0.001%
E. coli
Negative
Salmonella
Negative
S. aureus
Negative
Microbial Count
≤1000cfu
Related Substances
Total Amines: ≤ 0.001%
Residue on Ignition
≤0.1%
Solubility
DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated), Water (Slightly)
Storage and Stability
Store at RT. Hygroscopic. Store under Argon. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Meets or exceeds USP Specifications

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
1. Hartung, C., et al.: Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol., 12, 486 (1968)|2. Sitaram, N., et al.: Life Sci., et al.: 22, 1555 (1978)|3. P Limtrakula.; S Lipigorngoson.; O Namwong.; A Apisariyakul.; F.W Dunn. Inhibitory effect of dietary curcumin on skin carcinogenesis in mice. Biochemistry. 2003, 42 (15), 4544-4551.|4. Spector SA.; Jackman MR.; Sabounjian LA.; Sakkas C.; Landers DM.; Willis WT. Effect of choline supplementation on fatigue in trained cyclists. Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan. 1995, 27 (5), 668-673.
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