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subecholine
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Choline
Definition
: 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.
/biosyn /physiol permitted
Other names
Vidine; Fagine; Bursine; O-
Sulfate, Choline; Citrate, Choline; Choline O Sulfate; Chloride, Choline; Bitartrate, Choline; Choline O-
Sulfate; Choline Citrate; Choline Chloride; Choline Bitartrate; 2-
Hydroxy-
N,N,N-
trimethylethanaminium
Substance
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subecholine [ corconium,bis-(2-trimethylaminoethyl)suberate diiodide,suberyldicholine ]
dicholinic ester of suberic acid; structure
3810-71-7
Choline/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Cholinergic Agents
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