Glycerylphosphorylcholine

• Catalog No.: DB04660
• CAS Number: 563-24-6
• M. F.: C8H20NO6P
• M. W.: 257.221261

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2-{[(S)-((2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl phosphonato)]oxy}ethyl)trimethylazanium
• IUPAC Traditional name: (2-{[(S)-((2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl phosphonato)]oxy}ethyl)trimethylazanium
• Synonyms: L-alpha-Glycerophosphocholine; L-alpha-Glycerophosphorylcholine; glycero-3-phosphocholine; GPC; Choline Alfoscerate; SN-glycero-3-phosphocholine; L-alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine; 2-{[(2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropoxy](hydroxy)phosphoryloxy}-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium

DATABASE IDS

• PubChem CID: 439285
• PubChem SID: 46508680
• CAS Number: 563-24-6

DETAILS

Description (English)

• Drug Groups: experimental
• Description: A component of phosphatidylcholines (lecithins), in which the two hydroxy groups of glycerol are esterified with fatty acids. (From Stedman, 26th ed) It counteracts the effects of urea on enzymes and other macromolecules. [PubChem]
• Affected Organisms: Humans and other mammals
• References: Ferraro L, Tanganelli S, Marani L, Bianchi C, Beani L, Siniscalchi A: Evidence for an in vivo and in vitro modulation of endogenous cortical GABA release by alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine. Neurochem Res. 1996 May;21(5):547-52. [Pubmed]

REFERENCES

• Ferraro L, Tanganelli S, Marani L, Bianchi C, Beani L, Siniscalchi A: Evidence for an in vivo and in vitro modulation of endogenous cortical GABA release by alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine. Neurochem Res. 1996 May;21(5):547-52. Pubmed