Choline Chloride

English alias :2-Hydroxyethyl trimethylammonium chloride; Choline chloride, FCC Grade;  2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium chloride;  2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium chloride hydrochloride

CAS number :67-48-1

Molecular formula :C5H14ClNO

Molecular weight :139.63

Storage method

This product should be sealed in a cool dry place away from light storage.

Main use

1. As a feed additive, choline chloride has the following physiological effects: it can prevent fat accumulation and tissue degeneration in liver and kidney; Can promote amino acid recombination; It can improve the utilization of amino acids, especially the essential amino acid methionine, in the body. In Japan, 98% of choline chloride is used as an animal feed additive for chickens, pigs, beef cattle and fish and shrimp. Most of them are processed into powder, and 50% of the powder is prepared by adding excipients of appropriate particle size in advance in the mixer, and then adding choline chloride water solution, which is mixed and dried. Some commercial powders are also combined with vitamins, minerals, drugs and so on. Choline chloride is a vitamin B drug, used for hepatitis, liver degeneration, early cirrhosis, pernicious anemia and other diseases. 2. Choline is an important substance needed by livestock, poultry and fish. In the animal body, it can regulate the metabolism and transformation of fat, effectively prevent and treat the fat deposition and tissue degeneration in the organs of livestock and poultry, enhance the physique and disease resistance of livestock and poultry, promote growth and development, and improve the utilization of amino acids. When the lack of choline in the feed of mink, pig, rabbit, cattle and other domestic animals, it will make domestic animals stunted, rough fur and soft bones, reduce growth, and be sickly.

Property and stability

White crystal. Slightly fishy odor, salty bitter taste, easy deliquation, unstable in lye.