Description

Taurodeoxycholic Acid Sodium Salt is a conjugated bile acid derivative, a critical biochemical reagent and pharmaceutical intermediate. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development in life sciences and for the synthesis of advanced therapeutic agents. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology research laboratories, and diagnostic kit producers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents targeting liver and metabolic diseases.
• Biochemical Research: Essential reagent for studying bile acid metabolism, membrane biology, and protein solubilization in cell culture and in vitro assays.
• Cell Culture & Media Supplement: Used as a component in specialized cell culture media to support the growth of certain cell types and study cellular signaling pathways.
• Diagnostic Reagent: Employed in the formulation of calibration standards and reagents for clinical diagnostic tests related to liver function and bile acid profiles.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control in pharmaceutical production and for method validation in analytical laboratories.
• Lipid & Micelle Studies: Utilized in biophysical research to investigate the properties of micelles, liposomes, and membrane dynamics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Taurodeoxycholic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	1180-95-6
Molecular Formula	C26H44NNaO6S
Molecular Weight	521.69 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Taurodeoxycholate; Taurodeoxycholate Sodium Salt; Deoxycholyltaurine Sodium Salt; TDCA Sodium Salt; 3α,12α-Dihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oyltaurine Sodium Salt; N-[(3α,5β,12α)-3,12-Dihydroxy-24-oxocholan-24-yl]taurine Sodium Salt; Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid Impurity; TUDCA Impurity A
EINECS	214-650-8

Quality Control

Our Taurodeoxycholic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, identity confirmation by IR and NMR, and stringent limits for residual solvents and related substances. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment, ensuring compliance with research and cGMP-grade material requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0% (Anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤5.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Bacterial Endotoxins	<1.0 EU/mg (for applicable grades)

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