Description

Choline 2-Ethylhexanoate is an organic salt formed from choline and 2-ethylhexanoic acid, known for its role as a bioavailable source of choline. This compound is valued for its compatibility with various formulations and its utility in enhancing stability and bioavailability in specialized applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and advanced chemical synthesis sectors for use in parenteral nutrition, dietary supplements, and as a key intermediate.

Application

• Parenteral Nutrition Solutions: Serves as a source of choline in intravenous lipid emulsions and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) formulations.
• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: Used as a bioavailable choline donor in capsule, tablet, and liquid supplement products.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into high-end skincare formulations for its potential moisturizing and skin-barrier enhancing properties.
• Animal Nutrition: Utilized in feed premixes and veterinary formulations as a choline supplement for livestock and poultry.
• Research & Development: Employed in biochemical research, cell culture media, and as a standard in analytical method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Choline 2-Ethylhexanoate
CAS No.	68856-36-0
Molecular Formula	C13H29NO3
Molecular Weight	247.38 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethylhexanoic Acid Choline Salt; Choline 2-Ethylhexanoate Salt; (2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium 2-ethylhexanoate; Hepacholine; Cholines 2-ethylhexanoate; Vitamin B4 2-ethylhexanoate; Choline Octanoate (common trade name variant)
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Quality Control

Our Choline 2-Ethylhexanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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