Food Ingredients & Additives

Choline Chloride (powder)

Choline Chloride (powder)

CAS No.: 67-48-1

Structural formula: [HOCH2CH2(CH3)3N]Cl

Carrier: Corn cob

Grade: Feed Grade

Brand : FISINO

Package : 25KG bag

Country of Origin : China

Shelf life : 2 Years

Choline Chloride (powder)

DESCRIPTION

Choline Chloride is white hygroscopic crystal, odorless, with fishy smell. Melting point 305℃. The pH of 10% aqueous solution is 5-6, and it is unstable in lye. This product is easily soluble in water and ethanol, insoluble in ether, petroleum ether, benzene and carbon disulfide.


SPECIFICATION

Items of analysis

Specification

Carrier

Corn Cob

Choline chloride

 60%,70%

Loss on drying

max.2.0%

Total free amine/ammonia

[as (CH3)3N]

max.300ppm

Heavy metals(as Pb)

max.20mg/kg

As

max.2mg/kg

Particle Size

min.95% pass 850μm sieve

TMA ( Trimethylamine)

max.300 ppm


APPLICATION

Choline chloride is the most common and economical form of choline. Choline is a member of the B-complex group of water-soluble vitamins. It is an essential factor in the normal development and health of animals and is necessary for maximum growth of most animals.

As a part of the molecular structure of phospholipids, it is concerned with the mobilization of fat in the body. In the absence of Choline there is an abnormal accumulation of fat in the liver. In conjunction with certain other dietary factors, Choline will prevent the occurrence of perosis (slipped tendon) in chicks and turkeys. Choline is involved in the composition of the lecithin molecule.

It is also involved in the synthesis of phospholipids, sphingomyelins and glycine. Choline is essential for the formation of acetylcholine, a compound that makes possible the transmission of nerve impulses. As a donor of methyl groups for transmethylation reactions, Choline plays an important role in many physiological processes. Choline can supply methyl groups to homocysteine for the formation of methionine. In poultry, the deficiency is characterized by a fatty degeneration of the liver, a reduced growth rate, perosis, and in mature birds, a decrease in egg production and hatchability.

In swine, a deficiency results in a reduced growth rate, uncoordinated movements, reduced number of total and live pigs per litter, fatty degeneration of the liver and kidney damage. Corn and other grains are poor sources of this vitamin. For this reason, practical diets for poultry and swine must be supplemented with Choline. The most common source of Choline for poultry and swine diets is Choline chloride. The dietary requirement of poultry and swine for Choline depends upon such factors as the growth rate, rate of egg production, and nutrient composition of the diet, environmental factors and daily feed intake.



PACKING AND STORAGE

25 kg /bag, 625kg/big bag or customized package. 24 months from date of manufacture in original unopened packaging stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Choline chloride is hygroscopic. Leave the packaging closed when product is not being used.