What Does Choline Chloride Do

Choline chloride is an organic substance with a chemical formula of C5H14ClNO, white hygroscopic crystals, tasteless, and fishy odor. Melting point 305 ℃. 10% aqueous solution pH5-6, unstable in lye. This product is easily soluble in water and ethanol, but insoluble in ether, petroleum ether, benzene and carbon disulfide. Low toxicity, LD50 (rat, oral) 3400 mg/kg. For the treatment of fatty liver and cirrhosis. It can also be used as a feed additive for livestock, which can stimulate the ovaries to produce more eggs, give birth and gain weight in livestock and fish.

The article contains the following:

• Application

• Storage method

• Summary

Application

Choline chloride is an efficient nutritional supplement and fat-removing agent that can effectively prevent and treat fat deposition and tissue degeneration in the organs of livestock and poultry. It promotes the absorption and synthesis of amino acids, enhances immunity, improves overall health, and supports growth and development. It also contributes to improving the egg production rate of poultry.

As a feed additive, choline chloride has the following effects: it prevents fat accumulation in the liver and kidneys and reduces tissue degeneration; promotes amino acid recombination; enhances the utilization rate of amino acids, especially methionine; and improves disease resistance and performance in animals such as chickens, pigs, cattle, fish, and shrimp.

In countries like Japan, about 98% of choline chloride is used in animal feed. It is often processed into powder form for easier mixing. A typical 50% powder is made by spraying aqueous choline chloride onto excipients in a mixer, then drying the mixture. Some formulations may also include other nutrients like vitamins and minerals.

Important usage note: Choline chloride should be added at the final stage of feed mixing, as it can degrade other vitamins, particularly A, D, and K, especially in the presence of metal ions. Therefore, it should not be mixed into multi-vitamin preparations, and feeds containing choline should be used promptly.

Choline chloride is also widely applied in aquafeeds to enhance digestion and growth, support immunity, and improve the feed conversion ratio in fish and shrimp.

Storage method

1. The storage temperature of choline chloride solution should not be lower than -12℃ to avoid blocking the pipeline after crystallization.

2. When choline chloride powder is stored in silos, dehumidification equipment should be used to prevent the product from absorbing moisture. Choline chloride powder absorbs moisture and can cause the product to become wet and clumpy, leading to catheter blockage. Plant carrier-type choline chloride powder may be fermented after long-term moisture absorption.

Summarize

Choline is an essential building block in humans and animals and is often referred to as the B vitamin or vitamin B4. Choline chloride is currently the most commonly used and most economical synthetic form of choline. It is a water-soluble vitamin product. It is a component of acetylcholine, lecithin and neurophosphonate in biological tissues. It can save methionine. Polifar Group Limited is dedicated to animal nutrition and can offer you a wide range of feed additives.