Choline alfoscerate

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.

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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