Description

Choline Bicarbonate is a versatile organic salt that serves as a stable and highly bioavailable source of choline. This compound is critical for applications requiring a non-corrosive, water-soluble choline derivative with excellent handling properties. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking a reliable precursor or active ingredient.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as a choline source in parenteral and oral formulations.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Acts as a key ingredient in choline supplements, supporting liver health, cognitive function, and fetal development.
• Animal Nutrition: Incorporated into feed premixes as a vital nutrient for poultry, swine, and aquaculture to support growth and metabolic functions.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Functions as a skin-conditioning agent and humectant in moisturizers and anti-aging formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a mild and efficient reagent or catalyst in organic synthesis and as a precursor for other choline salts.
• Research & Development: Utilized in biochemical research, cell culture media, and as a standard in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Choline Bicarbonate
CAS No.	78-73-9
Molecular Formula	C6H15NO4
Molecular Weight	165.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium bicarbonate; Choline hydrogen carbonate; Biocolina; Bicarbonate de choline; Colina bicarbonato; Cholinbicarbonat; 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium bicarbonate
EINECS	201-136-5

Quality Control

Our Choline Bicarbonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (10% solution)	7.0 - 8.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Microbiological Control	Meets standard limits

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