71501-52-5

Basic information

• Product Name: choline octanoate
• Synonyms: choline octanoate
• CAS NO: 71501-52-5
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₄NO*C₈H₁₅O₂
• Molecular Weight: 247.37426
• EINECS: 275-580-3
• Mol File: 71501-52-5.mol
• Article Data: 3

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: choline octanoate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: choline octanoate(71501-52-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: choline octanoate(71501-52-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 71501-52-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Choline octanoate, also known as octanoic acid ester with choline, is a chemical compound that is often used as an emulsifier and surfactant in various products such as cosmetics, personal care products, and pharmaceuticals. It is a derivative of choline, a nutrient that is important for brain function and overall health. Choline octanoate is a clear liquid with a slightly fruity odor, and it is soluble in water. It is known for its ability to enhance the stability and consistency of emulsions, as well as its moisturizing and conditioning properties for skin and hair care products. Additionally, it is often used as a food additive and flavoring agent, particularly in the production of cheese and other dairy products.

InChI:InChI=1/C8H16O2.C5H14NO/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10;1-6(2,3)4-5-7/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,9,10);7H,4-5H2,1-3H3/q;+1/p-1

Upstream product

• 124-07-2 Octanoic acid 
• 78-73-9 cholinium hydrogen carbonate 

Relevant articles and documents

Fast and efficient extraction of DNA from meat and meat derived products using aqueous ionic liquid buffer systems

A short, simple and inexpensive process for the extraction of DNA from meat was developed investigating a set of 20 ionic liquids including imidazolium, choline and guanidinium derivatives in combination with aqueous buffer systems. The environmentally benign ionic liquid choline hexanoate-phosphate buffer mixture gave the most promising results and DNA was extracted within 20 minutes from different types of meats, such as beef, chicken, pork and horse in significantly higher yields compared to the pure phosphate buffer. The influence of the ionic liquid on the amplification process during the PCR was further investigated, showing an inhibitory effect with increasing chain length of the ionic liquid and with higher ionic liquid concentrations. Additionally, extracted DNA was stable for 20 days when stored at room temperature in aqueous ionic liquid-buffer mixtures.

Novel biocompatible cholinium-based ionic liquids - Toxicity and biodegradability

The synthesis, characterisation and toxicological assessment of a new group of environmentally friendly ionic liquids are presented. Focussing on the toxic effect of the anion, the ionic liquids were designed by combining the benign cholinium cation, [NMe3(CH2CH2OH)]+, with a range of linear alkanoate anions ([CnH2n+1CO 2]-, n = 1-9), as well as two structural isomers (n = 3 or 4). The toxicity of these ionic liquids was evaluated using filamentous fungi as model eukaryotic organisms. Surprisingly, most of the tested species showed active growth in media containing extremely high ionic liquid concentrations, up to molar ranges in some cases. The biodegradability of these ionic liquids was assessed, and new biotechnological applications for them are proposed, e.g. as solvents for biopolymers. This study leads to the better understanding of the anion influence on the ionic liquid toxicity, but its core is the recognition that conscious design of ionic liquids can be used to deliver truly biocompatible salts without adversely affecting one of the most striking of their properties - their outstanding solvent ability.