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Sigma-Aldrich

L-α-Glycerophosphorylcholine

≥98%, powder

Synonym(s):

Choline Glycerophosphate, Choline alphoscerate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H20NO6P
Molecular Weight:
257.22
EC Number:
248-962-2
MDL number:
MFCD00063544
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
PubChem Substance ID:
24895204
NACRES:
NA.83

product name

L-α-Glycerophosphorylcholine, from soybean, ≥98%, powder

biological source

soybean

Assay

≥98%

form

powder

solubility

water: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless to very faintly yellow

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

C[N](C)(C)CCOP(O)(=O)OC[C@@H](O)CO

InChI

1S/C8H21NO6P/c1-9(2,3)4-5-14-16(12,13)15-7-8(11)6-10/h8,10-11H,4-7H2,1-3H3,(H,12,13)

InChI key

XGPKIOAEPQZUED-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

L-α-Glycerophosphorylcholine is a phospholipid, which is a derivative of phosphatidylcholine.

Application

L-α-Glycerophosphorylcholine has been used to rescue choline auxotrophy. It has also been used for the synthesis of glycerophospholipids.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Increases inositol phosphate formation.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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