Chemical Name:Choline chloride
CAS number: 67-48-1
Molecular formula: C 5 H 14 Cl NO
Molecular weight: 139.62
Nature
Melting point | 302-305 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
density | 1.0238 (rough estimate) |
Firing rate | 1.5400 (estimate) |
FEMA | 4500 | Choline chloride (Also Includes Choline) |
Tenacious condition | 0-6°C |
solubility | H2O: 1 M, clear, colorless |
Form | Adhering Crystals |
Facial color | White |
PH value | 5.0-7.5 (25℃, 1M in H2O) |
Water solubility | soluble |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Merck | 14,2206 |
BRN | 3563126 |
Agility | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, moisture. Store under a dry atmosphere. |
CAS number stocker | 67-48-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Chemical properties
White hygroscopic crystallization, tasteless, fishy smell. Mp240 °C. 10% aqueous solution pH 5-6, unstable in lye
Use
As a feed additive, choline chloride has the following physiological functions: it can prevent fat accumulation in the liver and kidney and its tissue degeneration; it can promote the recombination of amino acids; and can improve the utilization of amino acids, especially the essential amino acid methionine in the body. In Japan, 98% of choline chloride is used as an animal feed additive for chickens, pigs, beef cattle and fish and shrimp.