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Nootropics / Cholinergics

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Alpha-GPC A-GPC

A naturally occurring compound that helps deliver a brain chemical involved in memory and focus. Human studies support modest benefits for thinking and physical power output, and it's also used to boost growth hormone, with a good safety record at normal doses.

Also known as L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine, Choline Alfoscerate, SN-glycero-3-phosphocholine, L-alpha-Glycerophosphorylcholine, Choline glycerophosphate, Glycerophosphorylcholine, L-alpha-Glycerophosphocholine, Choline Alphoscerate, Cholini glycerophosphas

Routes Oral
Legal status Dietary supplement
WADA Not listed

3D Molecular Structure of C8H20NO6P

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  • Carbon
  • Hydrogen
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen
  • Phosphorus

Chemistry

Formula
C8H20NO6P
Molar mass
257.22
CAS
28319-77-9
PubChem CID
657272
IUPAC name
[(2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl] 2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl phosphate
InChIKey
SUHOQUVVVLNYQR-MRVPVSSYSA-N