Description

Glycochenodeoxycholic Acid Sodium Salt is a conjugated bile acid derivative, a key biochemical intermediate with high purity and defined structure. This compound is essential for research and development in metabolic pathways and liver function studies. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical researchers, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and academic institutions focused on gastroenterology and hepatology.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for the quality control and assay development of bile acid-based therapeutics and diagnostic reagents.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies related to bile acid metabolism and transport.
• Diagnostic Manufacturing: A key component in the formulation of calibration solutions and controls for clinical diagnostic tests measuring hepatic function and cholestasis.
• Cell Culture & Physiology: Employed in *in vitro* studies to investigate the effects of specific bile acids on cell membrane integrity and signaling pathways.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Used in metabolic profiling and research to understand disorders related to bile acid synthesis and enterohepatic circulation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycochenodeoxycholic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	16564-43-5
Molecular Formula	C26H42NNaO5
Molecular Weight	471.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycochenodeoxycholate Sodium; Sodium Glycochenodeoxycholate; N-[(3α,5β,7α)-3,7-Dihydroxy-24-oxocholan-24-yl]glycine Sodium Salt; Chenodeoxycholylglycine Sodium Salt; GCDCA Sodium Salt; Sodium Chenodeoxycholylglycinate; Glycine-Conjugated Chenodeoxycholic Acid Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Glycochenodeoxycholic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality standards are designed to meet the rigorous demands of pharmaceutical research and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) applications.

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 powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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