Description

Choline Chloride is an essential quaternary ammonium salt and a vital nutrient, widely recognized for its role as a vitamin B4 supplement. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to prevent fatty liver syndrome and promote healthy growth and metabolism in livestock and poultry. This high-quality additive is indispensable for feed manufacturers, pharmaceutical producers, and nutraceutical companies seeking reliable, pure ingredients for animal nutrition and human dietary supplements.

Application

• Animal Feed Additive: The predominant global use, serving as a critical methyl donor and lipotropic agent to prevent fatty liver and kidney syndrome in poultry, swine, and aquaculture, improving feed efficiency and growth rates.
• Human Nutrition & Pharmaceuticals: Used in dietary supplements, infant formula, and clinical nutrition products to support liver function, cognitive health, and cellular membrane integrity (phosphatidylcholine synthesis).
• Oilfield Chemicals: Acts as a shale inhibitor in drilling fluids to stabilize clay formations and prevent wellbore instability in water-based muds.
• Industrial Applications: Employed as a catalyst or intermediate in organic synthesis and as a component in metal surface treatment solutions.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Utilized in hair and skin care formulations for its moisturizing and conditioning properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Choline Chloride
CAS No.	67-48-1
Molecular Formula	C5H14ClNO
Molecular Weight	139.62 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium Chloride; Biocolina; Hepacholine; Lipotril; 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium Chloride; Vitamin B4; Choline Chloride Crystalline; Choline Hydrochloride
EINECS	200-655-4

Quality Control

Our Choline Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets stringent specifications for purity, identity, and heavy metal content. We can supply material compliant with Feed Grade, FCC (Food Chemicals Codex), and USP standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent caking and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or hygroscopic crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (on dried basis)	98.0% - 100.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
pH (5% aqueous solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Trimethylamine	Passes test

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.