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.