Choline Chloride

Choline Chloride

AKA “67-48-1, Lipotril, 2-Hydroxy-N, N, N-trimethylethanaminium chloride, Hepacholine, Paresan, (2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium chloride, Hormocline, Biocolina, Biocoline”

Humectant

Ingredient Facts

Choline chloride

AKA: 67-48-1, Lipotril, 2-Hydroxy-N, N-trimethylethanaminium chloride, Hepacholine, Paresan, (2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium chloride, Hormocline, Biocolina, Biocoline

Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Choline chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt with choline cation and chloride anion. It has a role as an animal growth promotant. It is a chloride salt and a quaternary ammonium salt. It contains a choline.

Solubility Very soluble (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C5H14ClNO

Mol. Weight

139.62

CAS #

67-48-1

Form

Liquid

State

Choline chloride appears as white crystals. Practically neutral aqueous solution. (NTP, 1992)

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Functions

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Choline was identified as an essential nutrient in the early 20th century. Choline chloride is used in cosmetics for its hydrating and cell-regulating properties, supporting skin barrier function.