Choline alfoscerate is a member of the class of phosphocholines that is the choline ester of sn-glycero-3-phosphate. It is one of the major osmolyte in the renal medullary cells. Among its listed roles, it functions as a parasympatholytic, a neuroprotective agent, a human metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a mouse metabolite. It belongs to the class of sn-glycerol 3-phosphates and a member of phosphocholines. Its therapeutic use is listed as central nervous system (CNS) agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Choline glycerophosphate, L-alpha-Glycerophosphorylcholine and Glycerophosphorylcholine. Its PubChem CID is 657272.
Choline alfoscerate
| CAS No | 28319-77-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C8H20NO6P |
| Molecular Weight | 257.22 g/mol |
| Synonyms | [(2R)-2,3-Dihydroxypropyl] 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate |
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Choline alfoscerate is a member of the class of phosphocholines that is the choline ester of sn-glycero-3-phosphate. It is one of the major osmolyte in the renal medullary cells.
The listed CAS number is 28319-77-9.
The listed molecular formula is C8H20NO6P.
The listed molecular weight is 257.22 g/mol.
[(2R)-2,3-Dihydroxypropyl] 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate.
The source lists Choline glycerophosphate, L-alpha-Glycerophosphorylcholine and Glycerophosphorylcholine.