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.

Synonyms: Choline Hydroxide, Chloride, Choline, Choline Citrate, Citrate, Choline, 45I14D8O27, O-Sulfate, Choline, Fagine, 6K2W7T9V6Y, Choline Bitartrate, 0, Choline O-Sulfate, Bursine, Choline, Ethanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, Vidine, 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium, 7THJ3EG9SY, Choline O Sulfate, Hydroxide, Choline, Choline Chloride, Bitartrate, Choline, N91BDP6H0X

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D002794

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