INTRODUCTION

Choline salicylate is a salicylate salt formed from choline and salicylic acid. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID-type compound) mainly used for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and mild antiseptic properties. Unlike acetylated salicylates, it is less irritating to the gastric mucosa and is commonly used in topical oral preparations such as gels and mouth paints.

Chemical nature:
Water-soluble salicylate salt
Often supplied as a clear, viscous liquid or aqueous solution

MANUFACTURE

It is typically manufactured by neutralization of salicylic acid with choline base.

Synonym(s)(2-Hydroxyethyl)-trimethyl ammonium salicylate
CAS no.2016-36-6
EINECS no.217-948-8
Molecular formulaC12H19NO4
Molecular weight241.28
Structure

APPLICATIONS

Pharmaceutical
• Mouth ulcer treatment gels
• Pain-relief oral gels
• Throat preparations
• Topical anti-inflammatory formulations
• Dental pain relief products
It is widely used in oral mucosal formulations because it:
penetrates tissue easily
provides local pain relief
reduces inflammation
Veterinary
Used in topical anti-inflammatory preparations for animals.
Cosmetic / personal-care
Occasionally used in oral care formulations for soothing inflamed gums

SPECIFICATIONS

TestUnitSpecification
DescriptionA clear, light yellow to light brownish liquid with pink shade
Identification
a) By IR Absorption SpectrumThe infrared absorption spectrum of the test sample should be concordant with the reference spectrum of Choline Salicylate (RS 059)
a) By test for SalicylateThe resulting solution should yield the reaction characteristic of salicylate
Clarity and Colour of SolutionThe Solutions should be clear and colourless
Weight per mLg/mLBetween 1.070 – 1.110
Chloride%NMT 0.1
AcidityNMT 0.4mL of 0.1N sodium hydroxide should be required to change the colour from yellow to reddish violet 
Assay by Titration% w/vBetween 47.5 – 52.5

PACKING
HDPE Drum

STORAGE
Keep in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature

CERTIFICATIONS
WHO-GMP, WC, US-FDA, DMF

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