This compound is a zwitterionic quaternary ammonium salt, consisting of a choline moiety esterified with succinic acid. It serves primarily as a synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical chemistry, notably in the production of succinylcholine, a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent used in anesthesia. Due to its amphiphilic structure, it exhibits mild surfactant properties, aiding in the solubilization of polar substances in aqueous media and contributing to buffer formulations in biochemical research. It is also applied in studies involving ion channels, drug delivery systems, and cellular uptake mechanisms, leveraging its cationic and anionic functional groups.