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.
Choline Chloride is available from SoleChem as Feed Grade material for animal nutrition, pharmaceutical and personal care customers. It ships in 25kg multi-wall paper bags or 230kg plastic drums, and stock is held for dry, ventilated storage.
SoleChem supplies ISO 9001:2015 and GMP+ FSA certified product for feed applications, with deliveries to more than 40 countries. A certificate of analysis (COA) and safety data sheet (SDS) accompany every delivery, so buyers can verify each batch before release. Send your target volume and destination to request a bulk quote.
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.
Applications by Industry
- Animal Nutrition
Choline Chloride supports animal nutrition programs as a feed additive used for growth, and is supplied in Feed Grade for compound feed and premix production.
- Pharma & Healthcare
Choline Chloride acts as a vitamin ingredient for pharmaceutical and healthcare manufacturers, who use it in formulations intended for memory support.
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
Choline Chloride is used in personal care and cosmetic formulations for moisturizing, supporting formulators who build hydration into their product lines.
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.