Choline
Agent Name
Choline
CAS Number
62-49-7
Formula
C5-H14-N-O
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Ethanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-; (2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium; 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium; Bilineurine; Choline cation; Choline ion; Cholinum; [ChemIDplus] (beta-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium; [Merck Index]
Category
Vitamins and Derivatives
Description
50% Aqueous solution: Dark brown cloudy liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
An essential nutrient in plants and animals for biosynthesis of cell membrane components (phospholipids); Found in eggs, meats, peanuts, and wheat germ; Used as a nutrient, dietary supplement, and ionic liquid solvent; [Merck Index] "Choline is a water-soluble essential nutrient. It is usually grouped within the B-complex vitamins. Choline generally refers to the various quaternary ammonium salts containing the N,N,N-trimethylethanolammonium cation." [Wikipedia]
Comments
50% Aqueous solution: Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.