Molekula
Cholic acid
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Cholic acid is a bile acid naturally produced in the liver and involved in fat digestion and absorption. It is used in pharmaceuticals, research, and as a building block in steroid chemistry. Available with CAS number 81-25-4, molecular formula C24H40O5, and molecular weight 408.57 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Cholic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — $174.60 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Melting Point | 197 - 202 °C |
| Impurity | Deoxychlolic acid: ≤1.0% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤1.0% |
| Colour | 420nm: ≤30 |
| Acidity | ≥99.0% |
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥99.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.10% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Crystals |
| Melting Point | 198 °C |
| Water Solubility | 175 mg/L at 20 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in ethanol, acetone, alkalies; very soluble in ethyl ether, chloroform |
| pKa | pKa = 4.98 (at 20 °C) |
| log P (octanol/water) | 2.02 |
Source: PubChem CID 221493 (HSDB, DrugBank)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 25751419 |
| CAS Number | 81-25-4 |
| IUPAC Name | (4R)-4-[(3R,5S,7R,8R,9S,10S,12S,13R,14S,17R)-3,7,12-trihydroxy-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 | 201-337-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C24H40O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 408.57 |
| Exact Mass | 408.2876 |
| SMILES | C[C@H](CCC(=O)O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1([C@H](C[C@H]3[C@H]2[C@@H](C[C@H]4[C@@]3(CC[C@H](C4)O)C)O)O)C |
| InChIKey | BHQCQFFYRZLCQQ-OELDTZBJSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C24H40O5/c1-13(4-7-21(28)29)16-5-6-17-22-18(12-20(27)24(16,17)3)23(2)9-8-15(25)10-14(23)11-19(22)26/h13-20,22,25-27H,4-12H2,1-3H3,(H,28,29)/t13-,14+,15-,16-,17+,18+,19-,20+,22+,23+,24-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 221493 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29181990 |
| Tariff Code | 2918193010 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
- 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
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha-Trihydroxy-5beta-cholan-24-oic acid
- 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha-Trihydroxy-5beta-cholanic acid
- Cholalic acid
- Cholalin
- Cholbam
- Cholic acid, 5beta-
- Cholsaeure
- Colalin
- kolbam
- orphacol
Frequently asked questions
What is cholic acid used for?
Cholic acid is primarily used in pharmaceuticals and research, particularly in the study of bile acid metabolism and drug delivery systems.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of cholic acid?
The formula is C24H40O5 with a molecular weight of 408.57 g/mol.
How should cholic acid be stored?
Store at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade is available for cholic acid?
Available in research grade; specific purity details can be provided upon request.
Can Molekula supply cholic acid in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a cholic acid order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA); additional documentation such as SDS can be provided upon request.
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