CAS · 87-67-2
Product Overview
Choline bitartrate is a high-purity pharmaceutical-excipients supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Grade: | FCCV/USP30 grade |
|---|---|
| Appearance: | White crystalline powder |
| Assay: | 99% to 100.5% |
| As: | 0.0002% max |
| Heavy metal: | 0.001% max |
| Lead: | 0.00003% max |
| Residue on ignition: | 0.1% max |
| Water: | 0.5% max |
| PH: | 3.0 to 4.0 |
| Total amine: | 0.001% max |
| Choline content: | 40.9% to 41.72% |
| Specific rotation: | +17.5° to +18.5° |
| 1,4-Dioxane: | 0.001% max |
| Coliforms: | 300 cfu/g max |
| Yeast & Mould: | 100 cfu/g max |
| Total plate count: | 1000 cfu/g max |
Applications
1. Dietary Supplement / Nutraceutical
Primary use: A source of choline, which is crucial for:
Brain development and function
Liver health (prevents fat accumulation in the liver)
Cell membrane synthesis (as a component of phosphatidylcholine)
Neurotransmitter synthesis (acetylcholine)
Often included in:
Prenatal vitamins
Sports nutrition products
Cognitive enhancement supplements (nootropics)
2. Food and Beverage Fortification
Added to functional foods and beverages as a nutritional enhancer.
May be included in infant formulas or meal replacements to provide choline for cognitive development and metabolism.
3. Pharmaceutical and Medical Use
Used as a choline donor in clinical settings, especially in formulations intended to:
Treat choline deficiency
Support neurodegenerative conditions
Investigated for roles in:
Fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Alzheimer's disease
Cognitive impairment
4. Animal Nutrition
Included in animal feed additives, especially for poultry and swine, to:
Support growth and development
Prevent fatty liver syndrome
Enhance feed efficiency
Benefits
Highly bioavailable and well-absorbed form of choline.
Tartaric acid component helps with stability and solubility.
Supports:
Cognitive function and memory
Lipid metabolism
Cardiovascular health
May contribute to methylation processes by aiding homocysteine conversion (via betaine pathway).
Conclusion
A concise summary and suitability assessment for this product is available on request. Contact our team to discuss whether it fits your process and quality requirements.