Choline bitartrate is a form of choline, an essential nutrient, that is commonly used in dietary supplements and fortified foods. It functions as a precursor for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, that is vital for memory and nervous system function. Its therapeutic use is listed as nutritional supplements. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Choline hydrogen tartrate and 4-trihydroxy-4-oxobutanoate. Its PubChem CID is 6900.
Choline bitartrate
| CAS No | 87-67-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C5H14NO.C4H5O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 253.25 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-hydroxyethyl(trimethyl)azanium;(2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxy-4-oxobutanoate |
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Choline bitartrate is a form of choline, an essential nutrient, that is commonly used in dietary supplements and fortified foods. It functions as a precursor for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, that is vital for memory and nervous system function.
The listed CAS number is 87-67-2.
The listed molecular formula is C5H14NO.C4H5O6.
The listed molecular weight is 253.25 g/mol.
2-hydroxyethyl(trimethyl)azanium;(2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxy-4-oxobutanoate.
The source lists Choline hydrogen tartrate and 4-trihydroxy-4-oxobutanoate.