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Chenodeoxycholic acid
Chenodeoxycholic acid is a bile acid used in the treatment of cholesterol gallstones and in research on lipid metabolism. It is available in high purity for laboratory and pharmaceutical applications. CAS: 474-25-9, Molecular Formula: C24H40O4, Molecular Weight: 392.57 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: Warning. Molekula supplies Chenodeoxycholic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
Chenodeoxycholic acid is a bile acid used in the treatment of cholesterol gallstones and in research on lipid metabolism. It is available in high purity for laboratory and pharmaceutical applications. CAS: 474-25-9, Molecular Formula: C24H40O4, Molecular Weight: 392.57 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: Warning. Molekula supplies Chenodeoxycholic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off white powder, easily dissolved in ethanol, chloroform glacial acetic acid, alcohol, almost insoluble in water |
| Specific rotation | 11 - 13 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤2.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.2% |
| Assay HPLC | ≥98.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Shelf Life | 60 months |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 474-25-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C24H40O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 392.57 |
| SMILES | C[C@H](CCC(=O)O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2[C@@H](C[C@H]4[C@@]3(CC[C@H](C4)O)C)O)C |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 29181990 |
| Tariff Code | 2918199890 |
Safety & GHS
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Explosive
GHS01
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P333+313 IF skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention
- P337+313 If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention
For research and industrial use only
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Pricing & pack sizes
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What is chenodeoxycholic acid used for?
It is primarily used in the treatment of cholesterol gallstones and as a research tool in bile acid metabolism studies.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of chenodeoxycholic acid?
The formula is C24H40O4 with a molecular weight of 392.57 g/mol.
How should chenodeoxycholic acid be stored?
Store at ambient temperature, protected from light and moisture.
What grade is available for chenodeoxycholic acid?
Available in research grade; purity details are provided in the certificate of analysis.
Can Molekula supply chenodeoxycholic acid in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with my order of chenodeoxycholic acid?
Each order includes a certificate of analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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