Chenodeoxycholic acid, 95+%
(3α,5β,7α)-3,7-Dihydroxycholan-24-oic Acid; (+)-Chenodeoxycholic Acid; 17β-(1-Methyl-3-carboxypropyl)etiocholane-3α,7α-diol; Chenodeoxycholic Acid; Chenodiol; CDCA; CDC; Chendol; Chenocol; Fluibil
A major bile acid in many vertebrates, occurring as the N-glycine and/or N-taurine conjugate. With other bile acids, forms mixed micelles with lecithin in bile which solubilize cholesterol and thus facilitates its excretion. Fcilitates fat absorption in the small intestine by micellar solubilization of fatty acids and monoglycerides. Anticholelithogenic. Epimeric with Ursodiol.
Alternate Name
3a,7a-Dihydroxy-5b-cholan-24-oic acid ; CDCA
Molecular Formula
C24H40O4
Appearance
White to off-white powder
Specific Optical Rotation
+11 to +13°
Form
White to off-white powder
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.