Citicoline

Also known as: CDP-choline, Cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine, Cytidine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate), P'-[2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl] ester, inner salt, Cytidine, 5'-O-[hydroxy[[hydroxy[2-(trimethylammonio)ethoxy]phosphinyl]oxy]phosphinyl]-, inner salt, Nicholin, Nicolin, Audes, Cereb, Colite, Difosfocin, Emicholine F, Ensign, Haocolin, Hornbest, Neucolis, Reagin, Rexort, Somazina, Citifar

Citicoline (CAS 987-78-0) is a compound in the Organic Bases category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C14H26N4O11P2 and a molecular weight of 488.324 g/mol. Key property: a boiling point of 851.4ºC at 760 mmHg. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 987-78-0
Jingsj CID: J-1097818-4
Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₆N₄O₁₁P₂
Molecular Weight: 488.324 g/mol
Category: Organic Bases
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	851.4ºC at 760 mmHg
Exact Mass	488.107330
PSA	235.34000
LogP	-7.07
Storage Conditions	-20℃

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Davinelli S, et al. Cytoprotective Effects of Citicoline and Homotaurine against Glutamate and High Glucose Neurotoxicity in Primary Cultured Retinal Cells. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2017;2017:2825703. [2]. Karpova MN, et al. Increase of the seizure threshold in C57BL/6 mice after citicoline administration. Bull Exp Biol Med. 2015 Jan;158(3):315-7.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2942000000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Citicoline?

The CAS number of Citicoline is 987-78-0.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Citicoline?

Citicoline has molecular formula C14H26N4O11P2 and molecular weight 488.324 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Citicoline?

For Citicoline, Upstream Products: alpha-D-glucose, Choline chloride, Orotic acid.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "Citicoline (CAS 987-78-0)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1097818-4 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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