Citicoline

Citicoline (CAS 987-78-0), also known as CDP-choline, is a naturally occurring nucleotide compound used as an active ingredient in pharmaceutical formulations and functional health products.

Where is Citicoline used?

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: active substance in oral and injectable preparations targeting cognitive and neurological support
• Nutraceutical and dietary supplement producers: capsules, sachets, and functional beverages
• Cosmetic formulators: humectant and membrane-supporting active in premium skincare
• Biotechnology and life science suppliers: reference standard or biochemical reagent
• It supplies both choline and cytidine precursors in a single molecule.

Good to know: Standard grades include USP, BP, and Ph. Eur. to meet pharmaceutical procurement requirements.

Commercial specifications

• Sodium salt form offers improved stability for solid dosage manufacturing and long-term storage