Choline

A basic constituent of lecithin that is found in many plants and animal organs. It is important as a precursor of acetylcholine, as a methyl donor in various metabolic processes, and in lipid metabolism.

Also Known As:

Choline Chloride; 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium; Choline Bitartrate; Choline Citrate; Choline Hydroxide; Choline O-Sulfate; Bitartrate, Choline; Chloride, Choline; Choline O Sulfate; Citrate, Choline; Hydroxide, Choline; O-Sulfate, Choline; Bursine; Fagine; Vidine; Ethanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Lipotropic Agents
Nootropic Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Amines: 4871
  - Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: 136
    - Trimethyl Ammonium Compounds: 1
      - Choline: 6256
  - Amino Alcohols: 20
    - Ethanolamines: 16
      - Choline: 6256
- Alcohols: 595
  - Amino Alcohols: 20
    - Ethanolamines: 16
      - Choline: 6256
- Onium Compounds
  - Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: 136
    - Choline: 6256

O-(2-hydroxyethyl)choline

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results