L-alpha-Glycerophosphorylcholine CAS 28319-77-9

Purity >90%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.28319-77-9
Molecular FormulaC8H20NO6P
Molecular Weight257.22 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

L-alpha-Glycerophosphorylcholine CAS 28319-77-9 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of L-alpha-Glycerophosphorylcholine is closely related to an amide group, a phosphate ester group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

L-alpha-Glycerophosphorylcholine (CAS 28319-77-9), molecular formula C8H20NO6P and molecular weight 257.22 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, L-alpha-Glycerophosphorylcholine (C8H20NO6P) contains an amide group, a phosphate ester group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of -0.5, corresponding to approximately 0 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 257.22 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures L-alpha-Glycerophosphorylcholine under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H20NO6P
Molecular Weight257.22 g/mol
Purity>90%
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)-0.5
CAS Registry Year (est.)1965
Nitrogen Atoms1

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