Choline chloride is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)3NCH2CH2OH]Cl. It is bi-functional, containing both Quaternary ammonium salt and an alcohol.
The cation is choline, which occurs naturally. It is a white, water-soluble salt used mainly in animal feed.
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Choline chloride 60% is used as an important feed additive in animal species, especially chickens. Significant volumes of this compound are used in feed for poultry, swine, ruminant, aqua, pet, and horse.
It is also known as vitamin B4 although it is required in a much higher level than vitamins. It helps to maintain cell membrane integrity and normal maturation of bone cartilages, thus preventing perosis.
USES-
It is an important additive in feed especially for chickens where it accelerates growth.
It forms a deep eutectic solvent with urea, ethylene glycol, glycerol, and many other compounds.
It is also used as a clay control additive in fluids used for hydraulic fracturing.
Use in Animal Feed Because livestock have a physiological need for choline, manufacturers add it to their animal feeds in the form of choline chloride. They typically add choline chloride as a 70 percent solution to cereals to enhance the nutrient supply for poultry, pigs and other livestock.