Glycerylphosphorylcholine

Synonyms

3-Phosphocholine, Glycerol

Alfoscerate, Choline

Alphoscerate, Choline

Choline Alfoscerate

Choline Alphoscerate

Choline Glycerophosphate

Ethanaminium, 2-(((2,3-dihydroxypropoxy)hydroxyphosphinyl)oxy)-N,N,N-trimethyl-, inner salt

Glycerol 3 Phosphocholine

Glycerol 3-Phosphocholine

Glycerophosphate, Choline

Glycerophosphorylcholine

L alpha Glycerylphosphorylcholine

L-alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine

A component of PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINES or 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.