Molekula
Chenodeoxycholic acid
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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.
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5 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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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 |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 165 - 167 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 10133 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 31295558 |
| CAS Number | 474-25-9 |
| IUPAC Name | (4R)-4-[(3R,5S,7R,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-3,7-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pentanoic acid |
| EC Number | 207-481-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C24H40O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 392.57 |
| Exact Mass | 392.2927 |
| 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 |
| InChIKey | RUDATBOHQWOJDD-BSWAIDMHSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C24H40O4/c1-14(4-7-21(27)28)17-5-6-18-22-19(9-11-24(17,18)3)23(2)10-8-16(25)12-15(23)13-20(22)26/h14-20,22,25-26H,4-13H2,1-3H3,(H,27,28)/t14-,15+,16-,17-,18+,19+,20-,22+,23+,24-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 10133 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 29181990 |
| Tariff Code | 2918199890 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Anthropodeoxycholic acid
- Anthropodesoxycholic acid
- Anthropododesoxycholic acid
- Cdca
- Chendol
- Chenic acid
- Chenix
- Chenodesoxycholic acid
- Chenodiol
- Gallodesoxycholic acid
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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