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Sigma-Aldrich

Choline bicarbonate

~80% in H2O

Synonym(s):

2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium bicarbonate

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Linear Formula:
C5H14NO · HCO3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
165.19
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
50501514
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

form

liquid

concentration

~80% in H2O

density

1.17 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

lipid type

phospholipids

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OC([O-])=O.C[N+](C)(C)CCO

InChI

1S/C5H14NO.CH2O3/c1-6(2,3)4-5-7;2-1(3)4/h7H,4-5H2,1-3H3;(H2,2,3,4)/q+1;/p-1

InChI key

DQKGOGJIOHUEGK-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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Application

Choline, a water soluble essential nutrient, is used by the body to make phosphatidylcholine phosphatides and neurotransmitter such as acetylcholine. Choline is used to study a wide range of biological processes from stem cell development to neurological disease studies. Also, An alkaline intermediate useful for preparing salts.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Acyl group acceptor

Substrates

Choline acetyltransferase substrate

Other Notes

Note: The bicarbonate converts to the carbonate with release of CO2 on aging.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Diana Gómora-Herrera et al.
Applied spectroscopy, 72(4), 562-572 (2017-12-09)
The effects exerted by the adsorption of vapors of a non-polar compound (deuterated benzene) and a polar compound (water) on the surface of Ottawa sand and a sample of reservoir sand (Channel), which was previously impregnated with silicon oil or
Mohit J Mehta et al.
Chemistry (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany), 25(5), 1269-1274 (2018-11-07)
Significant research is currently underway to develop environmentally friendly UV-shielding materials. Herein, we have constructed choline citrate (a biobased ionic liquid, IL) stabilized homogeneous gelatin-lignin UV-shielding films with excellent antimicrobial and mechanical properties. The synthesis procedure of the films is
Louisa G Sylvia et al.
Psychotherapy and psychosomatics, 82(1), 10-19 (2012-11-14)
Pharmacotherapy is the first line of treatment for bipolar disorder, but many patients continue to experience persistent subthreshold symptoms. Alternative adjunct treatments, including nutritional therapies, may have the potential to alleviate residual symptoms and improve the outcomes of standard pharmacotherapy.
Ludmilla R Jorge et al.
Frontiers in pharmacology, 11, 243-243 (2020-05-12)
In this research project, synthesis and characterization of ionic liquids and their subsequent utilization as facilitators of transdermal delivery of human insulin was pursued. Choline geranate and choline oleate ionic liquids (and their deep eutectic solvents) were produced and characterized
Erica C Silva et al.
Research in veterinary science, 135, 42-58 (2021-01-14)
In the present research work, we propose a new antimicrobial treatment for pyoderma via cutaneous permeation of bacteriophage particles conveyed in a hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) gel integrating ionic liquid as a permeation enhancer. Ionic liquids are highly viscous fluids constituted exclusively

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