Choline Chloride
Vitamin B4 Choline Chloride
- CAS
- 67-48-1
- EC
- 200-655-4
- Sectors
- Animal Nutrition, Pharma & Healthcare, Personal Care & Cosmetics
Choline Chloride (CAS 67-48-1), also known as vitamin B4, is a quaternary ammonium salt supplied as a white crystalline powder, and it is used in animal feed for growth, in supplements for liver health, in pharmaceuticals for memory support and in cosmetics for moisturizing. It is white hygroscopic crystals, density 1.1 g/cm³, melting point 302°C (dec), highly soluble in water; essential for cell membranes.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C5H14NO.Cl |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 139.62 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Form | Adhering Crystals |
| Color | White |
| Odor | sl. odor of trimethylamine |
| Melting point | 305 °C (decomp) |
| Density | 1.254 x 10⁻³ g/cm³ @ Temp: 25 °C; Press: 750 Torr |
| Water solubility | soluble |
| pH | 5.0-7.5 (25°C, 1M in H2O) |
| GHS signal word | Warning · Irritant / harmful |
| HS code | 29231000 |
| Grades available | Feed Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Choline Chloride
Applications
Used in animal feed for growth; supplements for liver health; pharmaceuticals for memory support; cosmetics for moisturizing; industrial as clay stabilizer; in detergents as additives.
Safety & Risks
Low toxicity; irritant to eyes and skin upon contact. Hygroscopic; avoid moisture. Use PPE; no major hazards but wash thoroughly after handling.
Packaging
Packaged in 25kg multi-wall paper bags or 230kg plastic drums; store in dry, ventilated warehouses.