CAS · 33818-15-4
Product Overview
Citicoline sodium is a high-purity a-api supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Grade: | CP2015 Standard |
|---|---|
| Description: | White or crystallized powder, smell-less, soluble easily in water, insoluble in ethanol, acetone, and chloroform |
| Assay: | 98% min (C14H25N4NaO11P2) |
| Identification: | 1) Chemical reaction 2) The retention time of a major peak meets the requirement 3) IR consistent with the spectrum obtained with reference substance 4) Show sodium flame |
| pH: | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Clarity and Color of Solution: | Clarifying, colorless |
| Chlorides (Cl): | 0.05% max |
| Ammonium: | 0.05% max |
| Iron: | 0.01% max |
| Phosphate: | 0.1% max |
| 5-CMP: | 0.3% max |
| The other largest impurities: | 0.2% max |
| The other total impurities: | 0.7% max |
| Methanols: | 0.3% max |
| Ethanols: | 0.5% max |
| Acetones: | 0.5% max |
| Loss on Drying: | 6.0% max |
| Heavy Metals: | 5.0 ppm max |
| As: | 1.0 ppm max |
| Endotoxin: | 0.3 EU/mg max |
Applications
1. Neurological Disorders
Citicoline sodium丨CAS 33818-15-4 is used as a neurotherapeutic agent in the treatment of various brain-related disorders, including:
Ischemic stroke – promotes neuronal recovery and reduces neurological deficits.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) – supports membrane repair and neuroplasticity.
Alzheimer's disease and other dementias – enhances memory and cognitive function.
Parkinson's disease – offers adjunctive support by stabilizing dopaminergic neurons.
Glaucoma and optic neuropathies – supports retinal ganglion cell survival.
2. Cognitive Enhancement
Used as a nootropic supplement, citicoline sodium:
Improves memory, attention, and learning ability, particularly in aging populations.
Enhances mental performance in healthy individuals under stress or fatigue.
3. Ophthalmology
Investigated for the treatment of glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by promoting optic nerve health and neuroretinal function.
4. Pharmaceutical Formulation
Incorporated into oral, intravenous, and intramuscular dosage forms in various neurological drugs and supplements.
Also used in nutraceuticals due to its excellent safety and efficacy profile.
Benefits
Well-tolerated and safe: Low toxicity and minimal side effects, even at higher doses.
Bioavailable: Quickly absorbed and distributed to the brain, crossing the blood-brain barrier.
Supports brain repair: Enhances neuronal regeneration and cognitive function post-injury or with age-related decline.
Versatile use: Effective in both acute (e.g., stroke) and chronic (e.g., dementia) conditions.
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.