Description

Cholic Acid is a primary bile acid, a key biochemical synthesized in the liver from cholesterol. It plays a fundamental role in the emulsification and absorption of dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the intestine. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, research, and fine chemical sectors, serving as a critical starting material or reference standard.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A vital starting material for synthesizing ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) and other therapeutic bile acids.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard in metabolic studies, lipid research, and investigations into liver function and cholesterol metabolism.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Employed as a supplement in certain media formulations to study bile acid effects on cell growth and bacterial viability.
• Diagnostic Reagents: A key component in the formulation of clinical diagnostic kits for liver function tests and enzymatic assays.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral building block for the synthesis of complex organic molecules and steroids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cholic Acid
CAS No.	81-25-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₄₀O₅
Molecular Weight	408.57 g/mol
Synonyms	3α,7α,12α-Trihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic Acid; Cholalic Acid; 1,3,7-Trihydroxycholanic Acid; Gallogen; Anthropodesoxycholic Acid; Colalin; Cholalate; NSC 6135
EINECS	201-337-8

Quality Control

Our Cholic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We offer grades suitable for research and industrial applications, with specifications designed to meet the rigorous demands of pharmaceutical synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch to ensure traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	+34.0° to +38.0°

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.