Product Name

Dehydrocholic acid

General description

Dehydrocholic acid is a semisynthetic bile acid made from cholic acid. It is used as a cholagogue, hydrocholeretic, diuretic, and as a diagnostic aid.

Synonym

Decholin, Dehystolin, Felacrinos, Sanocholen

Purity

≥98.0%(HPLC)

CAS Number

81-23-2

Formula

C²⁴H³⁴O⁵

Molecular Weight

402.531

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

White to off-white Solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

≥50mg/ml

Water

Very slightly soluble

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

A semisynthetic bile acid made from cholic acid. It is used as a cholagogue, hydrocholeretic, diuretic, and as a diagnostic aid.

l  Storage

Storage temp.

-20°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov