Choline hydroxide, 46% w/w aq. soln.

Description

CAS: 123-41-1 | C5H15NO2 | 121.18 g/mol

Choline hydroxide is used as a precursor molecule for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, it is involved in several functions including muscle and memory muscle control. It was used as a basic catalyst for aldol condensation reactions.

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Applications
Choline hydroxide is used as a precursor molecule for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, it is involved in several functions including muscle and memory muscle control. It was used as a basic catalyst for aldol condensation reactions.

Solubility
Fully miscible in water.

Notes
Store in a cool, dry place in tightly closed container. Store away from oxidizing agents, air, acids.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 123-41-1
• Molecular Formula: C5H15NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 121.18
• MDL Number: MFCD00002831
• InChI Key: KIZQNNOULOCVDM-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: choline hydroxide, gossypine, sincaline, bursine, luridine, sinkalin, sinkaline, fagine, vidine, 2-hydroxy-n,n,n-trimethylethanaminium hydroxide
• PubChem CID: 31255
• SMILES: [OH-].C[N+](C)(C)CCO

• Density: 1.073
• Refractive Index: 1.427
• Linear Formula: HOCH₂CH₂N(CH₃)₃OH
• Quantity: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN3267
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Solubility Information: Fully miscible in water.
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxyethyl(trimethyl)azanium;hydroxide
• Formula Weight: 121.18
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 46% w/w aq. soln.
• Chemical Name or Material: Choline hydroxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	204-625-1
RTECSNumber	GA4025500
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only