Description

Taurocholic Acid Sodium Salt Hydrate is the sodium salt of the primary bile acid, taurocholic acid. This high-purity biochemical is essential for research and industrial processes involving lipid metabolism, membrane solubilization, and protein stabilization. It is a critical reagent for pharmaceutical development, diagnostic manufacturing, and advanced life science research. The compound is supplied as a hydrate to ensure stability and consistent performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a key reference standard and excipient in drug formulation studies, particularly for liver and metabolic diseases.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Serves as a critical component in enzymatic assay kits for clinical diagnostics, including liver function tests.
• Cell Biology & Biochemistry: Employed as a biological detergent for membrane protein extraction and solubilization while maintaining protein function.
• Lipid & Metabolic Studies: Acts as a micelle-forming agent to study cholesterol absorption, lipid digestion, and bile acid metabolism in vitro.
• Biochemical Reagent Production: Formulated into high-purity reagents for use in enzymatic reactions and analytical standards.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Provides a well-defined bile acid salt for investigating gastrointestinal physiology and drug delivery mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Taurocholic Acid Sodium Salt Hydrate
CAS No.	345909-26-4
Molecular Formula	C26H44NNaO7S · xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 537.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Taurocholate Hydrate; Taurocholate Sodium Salt Hydrate; Cholyltaurine Sodium Salt Hydrate; N-Choloyltaurine Sodium Salt Hydrate; 3α,7α,12α-Trihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oyltaurine Sodium Salt Hydrate; TCA Sodium Salt Hydrate; Sodium Cholyltaurinate Hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Taurocholic Acid Sodium Salt Hydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and LOD for water content to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and production use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under desiccated conditions after opening to maintain stability and prevent hydrolysis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Microbial Limits	Meets standard criteria

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