Chenodeoxycholic acid 98+% (HPLC)
(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.
Appearance
White to yellowish crystallization powder
Optical Rotation
[a]D20 = +10 to +13°
Related Substances
Lithocholic acid: ≤ 0.5% Allocholic acid: ≤ 1%
Each Unspecified Impurity
≤ 1%
Form
White to yellowish crystallization 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.
