Choline chloride - for cell culture, for insect cell culture, ≥99% , CAS No.67-48-1

CAS: 67-48-1 Cat. No.: C108897 Formula: C5H14ClNO Molecular Weight: 139.62 Beilstein Registry Number: 3563126 EC Number: 200-655-4
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GRADE & PURITY for Cell culture ? Cell-culture grade — low endotoxin and contaminants to support viable cell growth. Use in mammalian/other cell culture media and supplements. Suitable for insect cell culture ? Insect cell-culture grade — suited to insect cell systems (e.g. Sf9, baculovirus). Use for protein expression and culture in insect cell lines. ≥99%
Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium chloride | Cloruro de colina | 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N,-trimethylethanaminium chloride | CHOLINE-D13 CHLORIDE | FT-0665025 | Hormocline | CHOLINE CHLORIDE [VANDF] | F8889-3032 | HMS1922E20 | SR-01000075745 | CHEBI:133341 | DT
Storage
Argon charged,Desiccated,Room temperature
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Why this grade

for cell culture, for insect cell culture, ≥99% for Cell culture,Suitable for insect cell culture for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Storage & shipping

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 897 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Choline is a constituent of sphingomyelin and lecithin. It is a precursor of acetylcholine. Choline plays a vital role in methyl group metabolism, carcinogenesis and lipid transport. Choline deficiency is associated with fatty liver. It maintains cell structural integrity and cell signalling. Choline is implicated in the synthesis of phospholipids. It acts as a potent biomarker for ischemic heart disease.


Application:

Choline chloride has been used:

in choline release assay

as an endogenous agonist of sigma-1 receptors (Sig-1Rs)

as a standard to analyse interrelationships between methionine and choline metabolism

Specifications

Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium chloride | Cloruro de colina | 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N,-trimethylethanaminium chloride | CHOLINE-D13 CHLORIDE | FT-0665025 | Hormocline | CHOLINE CHLORIDE [VANDF] | F8889-3032 | HMS1922E20 | SR-01000075745 | CHEBI:133341 | DT
Specifications & Purity
for cell culture, for insect cell culture, ≥99%
Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms
The enzymatic activities of butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) and paraoxonase 1 (PON1), two serum enzymes synthesized by the liver and related with inflammation, were decreased in a sepsis animal model injected with LPS. Choline chloride administered intraveno
Storage
Argon charged,Desiccated,Room temperature
Shipped In
Normal
Grade
for Cell culture, Suitable for insect cell culture
Purity
≥99%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid504751026
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504751026
Canonical SmilesC[N+](C)(C)CCO.[Cl-]
IUPAC Name2-hydroxyethyl(trimethyl)azanium;chloride
InChIKeySGMZJAMFUVOLNK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
INCHI1S/C5H14NO.ClH/c1-6(2,3)4-5-7;/h7H,4-5H2,1-3H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
Isomeric SMILES C[N+](C)(C)CCO.[Cl-]
WGK Germany 1
RTECS KH2975000
Molecular Weight 139.62
Beilstein 3563126
Reaxy-Rn 3563126
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=3563126&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic nitrogen compounds
ClassOrganonitrogen compounds
SubclassQuaternary ammonium salts
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentCholines
Alternative Parents Tetraalkylammonium salts  1,2-aminoalcohols  Primary alcohols  Organopnictogen compounds  Organic zwitterions  Organic chloride salts  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Choline - Tetraalkylammonium salt - 1,2-aminoalcohol - Alkanolamine - Organic oxygen compound - Organopnictogen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic chloride salt - Organic salt - Organic zwitterion - Primary alcohol - Organooxygen compound - Amine - Alcohol - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as cholines. These are organic compounds containing a N,N,N-trimethylethanolammonium cation.
External Descriptors chloride salt - quaternary ammonium salt
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
PDE5A Tclin Phosphodiesterase 5A (5113 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
EGFR Tclin Epidermal growth factor receptor erbB1 (33727 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CA2 Tclin Carbonic anhydrase II (17698 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ESR1 Tclin Estrogen receptor alpha (17718 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HMGCR Tclin HMG-CoA reductase (2475 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
NR3C1 Tclin Glucocorticoid receptor (14987 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
INSR Tclin Insulin receptor (5558 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PGR Tclin Progesterone receptor (8562 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ADRB2 Tclin Beta-2 adrenergic receptor (11824 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CHRM2 Tclin Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2 (10671 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ADRB1 Tclin Beta-1 adrenergic receptor (6630 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HTR1A Tclin Serotonin 1a (5-HT1a) receptor (14969 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ADRA2A Tclin Alpha-2a adrenergic receptor (9450 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
AR Tclin Androgen Receptor (11781 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CHRM1 Tclin Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 (12690 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ACE Tclin Angiotensin-converting enzyme (1423 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
DRD2 Tclin Dopamine D2 receptor (23596 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
MAOA Tclin Monoamine oxidase A (11911 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CNR1 Tclin Cannabinoid CB1 receptor (20913 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
DRD1 Tclin Dopamine D1 receptor (9720 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
DRD4 Tchem Dopamine D4 receptor (7907 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ACHE Tclin Acetylcholinesterase (18204 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PTGS1 Tclin Cyclooxygenase-1 (9233 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SLC6A2 Tclin Norepinephrine transporter (10102 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HRH2 Tclin Histamine H2 receptor (5428 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ADRA1D Tclin Alpha-1d adrenergic receptor (4171 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HTR1B Tclin Serotonin 1b (5-HT1b) receptor (2801 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HTR2A Tclin Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor (14758 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HTR2C Tclin Serotonin 2c (5-HT2c) receptor (11471 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ADORA1 Tclin Adenosine A1 receptor (17603 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CALCR Tclin Calcitonin receptor (2215 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SLC6A4 Tclin Serotonin transporter (12625 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ADRA1A Tclin Alpha-1a adrenergic receptor (8359 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PTGS2 Tclin Cyclooxygenase-2 (13999 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HRH1 Tclin Histamine H1 receptor (7573 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ADRA1B Tclin Alpha-1b adrenergic receptor (2912 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
OPRM1 Tclin Mu opioid receptor (19785 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
DRD3 Tclin Dopamine D3 receptor (14368 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
AVPR1A Tclin Vasopressin V1a receptor (5412 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
OPRD1 Tclin Delta opioid receptor (15096 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
OPRK1 Tclin Kappa opioid receptor (16155 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SLC6A3 Tclin Dopamine transporter (10535 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
KCNH2 Tclin HERG (29587 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HTR4 Tclin Serotonin 4 (5-HT4) receptor (2068 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ESR2 Tclin Estrogen receptor beta (9272 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CYSLTR1 Tclin Cysteinyl leukotriene receptor 1 (2118 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ERBB2 Tclin Receptor protein-tyrosine kinase erbB-2 (7851 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CHRM4 Tclin Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (6041 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CHRM5 Tclin Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M5 (4677 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ADRA2B Tclin Alpha-2b adrenergic receptor (4412 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Associated Targets(non-human)
Agtr2 Angiotensin II type 2 (AT-2) receptor (803 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mc4r Melanocortin receptor 4 (1205 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Ltc4s Leukotriene C4 synthase (1 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Sigmar1 Sigma opioid receptor (160 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Npy1r Neuropeptide Y receptor type 1 (8 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Cckar Cholecystokinin A receptor (90 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Nos2 Nitric oxide synthase, inducible (3573 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mapk1 MAP kinase ERK2 (650 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mmp9 Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (38 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Slc5a7 Choline transporter (45 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Artemia (698 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Rattus norvegicus (775804 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mechanisms of Action
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K2229432Certificate of AnalysisSep 02, 2026 C108897
I2601040Certificate of AnalysisMay 11, 2026 C108897
F2610290Certificate of AnalysisMay 11, 2026 C108897
F2610289Certificate of AnalysisMay 11, 2026 C108897
F2610288Certificate of AnalysisMay 11, 2026 C108897
F2610286Certificate of AnalysisMay 11, 2026 C108897
C2503078Certificate of AnalysisFeb 14, 2025 C108897
J2523094Certificate of AnalysisFeb 14, 2025 C108897
C2503079Certificate of AnalysisFeb 14, 2025 C108897
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C2503076Certificate of AnalysisFeb 14, 2025 C108897
K2512120Certificate of AnalysisFeb 14, 2025 C108897
D2429120Certificate of AnalysisApr 03, 2024 C108897
D2429126Certificate of AnalysisApr 03, 2024 C108897
A2405530Certificate of AnalysisDec 21, 2023 C108897
A2405529Certificate of AnalysisDec 21, 2023 C108897
A2405528Certificate of AnalysisDec 21, 2023 C108897
A2405527Certificate of AnalysisDec 21, 2023 C108897
A2405526Certificate of AnalysisDec 21, 2023 C108897
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D2312245Certificate of AnalysisJul 27, 2022 C108897
K2229416Certificate of AnalysisJul 27, 2022 C108897
K2229415Certificate of AnalysisJul 27, 2022 C108897
K2229431Certificate of AnalysisJul 27, 2022 C108897
E2306031Certificate of AnalysisDec 18, 2021 C108897
A2214393Certificate of AnalysisDec 18, 2021 C108897
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A2214395Certificate of AnalysisDec 18, 2021 C108897
A2214394Certificate of AnalysisDec 18, 2021 C108897
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in water, ethanol and methanol.
SensitivityHygroscopic
x_melt_point_char302-305°C
Molecular Weight139.620 g/mol
XLogP3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count2
Exact Mass139.076 Da
Monoisotopic Mass139.076 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area20.200 Ų
Heavy Atom Count8
Formal Charge0
Complexity46.500
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count2
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purity of this product?
This product is supplied at ≥99% purity (chemical assay). Lot-specific values are stated on the Certificate of Analysis.
What does for cell culture mean?
for cell culture indicates that the product has been processed and tested for cell culture and tissue engineering. Specifications may include endotoxin limits, microbial controls, sterility, low DNase/RNase/protease activity, and verified biological activity where relevant.
What does suitable for insect cell culture mean?
suitable for insect cell culture indicates that the product has been processed and tested for cell culture and tissue engineering. Specifications may include endotoxin limits, microbial controls, sterility, low DNase/RNase/protease activity, and verified biological activity where relevant.
How should this product be stored?
Store at room temperature, desiccated, under argon. It is supplied under an argon blanket; reseal under inert gas after each use.
How is this product shipped?
This product ships under standard ambient conditions. No temperature-controlled packaging is required.
What are the CAS number, molecular formula and molecular weight?
The CAS Number is 67-48-1, the molecular formula is C5H14ClNO, and the molecular weight is 139.62 g/mol. InChIKey SGMZJAMFUVOLNK-UHFFFAOYSA-M.
What documentation is provided?
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