Choline
TL;DR: Choline (CAS 62-49-7) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H14NO+ and molecular weight 104.10754 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-hydroxyethyl(trimethyl)azanium
Also Known As: choline, Choline ion, Bilineurine, Choline cation, Cholinum
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C5H14NO+ |
| Molecular Weight | 104.10754 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.4 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 20.2 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 104.10754 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 7 |
| Complexity | 46.0 |
| Melting Point | 244-247 °C (as chloride salt) |
| Boiling Point | 113 |
| Solubility | Soluble |
| SMILES | C[N+](C)(C)CCO |
| InChIKey | OEYIOHPDSNJKLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Choline is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Choline (CAS 62-49-7) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C5H14NO+ and a molecular weight of 104.11 g/mol. Key physical properties include a solubility: Soluble. Synonyms include choline and Choline ion.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Choline
Property Insights of Choline
The XLogP value of -0.4 indicates that Choline is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 20.2 Ų, Choline exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Choline has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Choline?
The CAS number of Choline is 62-49-7.
What is the molecular formula of Choline?
The molecular formula of Choline is C5H14NO+.
What is the molecular weight of Choline?
The molecular weight of Choline is 104.10754 g/mol.
What are the applications of Choline?
Choline is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis...
Where can I buy Choline?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Choline?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Choline and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.