Description

Choline Bitartrate is a stable, water-soluble salt form of the essential nutrient choline, offering superior handling and formulation characteristics. It serves as a critical source of choline, a vital component for cell membrane integrity, neurotransmission, and liver function. This high-quality ingredient is primarily sought by manufacturers in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and food fortification industries for dietary supplements and functional foods.

Application

• Dietary Supplements: A key ingredient in capsules, tablets, and powder blends to support cognitive health, liver function, and fetal development.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used in prescription and OTC medications as a choline source for treating or preventing choline deficiency.
• Infant Formula & Clinical Nutrition: An essential additive to meet the nutritional requirements for proper growth and development.
• Food & Beverage Fortification: Incorporated into functional foods, dairy products, and beverages to enhance their nutritional profile.
• Animal Feed & Pet Nutrition: A vital additive in premixes to promote liver health, improve feed efficiency, and support neurological function in livestock and pets.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Utilized in skincare formulations for its purported hydrating and skin-barrier strengthening properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Choline Bitartrate
CAS No.	87-67-2
Molecular Formula	C9H19NO7
Molecular Weight	253.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium Bitartrate; Choline Hydrogen Tartrate; Choline Tartrate (1:1); Biocolina; Lipotril; 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate; Vitamin B4 Bitartrate
EINECS	201-762-2

Quality Control

Our Choline Bitartrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades compliant with FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and pharmaceutical standards, ensuring suitability for human consumption and sensitive applications. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, and a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided to guarantee identity, purity, and safety.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Choline Bitartrate)	98.0% - 102.0%
pH (5% Solution)	3.0 - 4.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Microbiological Analysis	Meets standard specifications for dietary ingredients

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