Citicoline

SKU: orb1310903

Description

Citicoline (CDP-Choline) is a key biosynthetic precursor for phosphatidylcholine, essential for cell membrane integrity. It is widely used in neuroscience research for its documented neuroprotective properties, investigated in both in vitro models and in vivo studies of cerebral ischemia and cognitive function.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research, Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery, Protein Biochemistry

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 987-78-0
• MW: 488.32
• Purity: >99.99% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₄H₂₆N₄O₁₁P₂
• SMILES: O[C@H]1[C@@H](O[C@H](COP(OP(OCC[N+](C)(C)C)(=O)[O-])(=O)O)[C@H]1O)N2C(=O)N=C(N)C=C2
• Target: Dopamine Receptor,Caspase,ROS,Endogenous Metabolite,Apoptosis
• Solubility: DMSO:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble);H2O:85 mg/mL (174.07 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Dopamine Receptor, Dopamine, DopamineReceptor, cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine, cytidine diphosphate-choline, CDP-Choline, Citicholine, Citicoline, Apoptosis, inhibit, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Inhibitor

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

119025417