Description

Glycocholic Acid Sodium Salt is a high-purity conjugated bile acid salt essential for critical biochemical and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a vital reference standard and a key biochemical reagent due to its role in lipid digestion and cholesterol metabolism. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and life science industries for applications ranging from drug formulation to in vitro studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for quality control, method validation, and calibration in the analysis of bile acid formulations and related products.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical reagent in studies of lipid digestion, cholesterol homeostasis, and liver function.
• Cell Culture & Media Supplement: Employed as a component in specialized cell culture media to facilitate the absorption of lipids and fat-soluble vitamins.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: An important raw material in the production of clinical diagnostic kits for liver function and bile acid metabolism disorders.
• Drug Formulation: Used in the development and production of therapeutic agents targeting hepatobiliary diseases.
• Enzymology Studies: Acts as a substrate or modulator for enzymes involved in bile acid synthesis and conjugation pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycocholic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	863-57-0
Molecular Formula	C26H42NNaO6
Molecular Weight	487.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Glycocholate; Glycocholate Sodium Salt; N-(3α,7α,12α-Trihydroxy-24-oxocholan-24-yl)glycine Sodium Salt; Cholylglycine Sodium Salt; Glycocholic Acid Monosodium Salt; Tauroglycocholate (related); Glycocholic Acid Na Salt
EINECS	212-728-2

Quality Control

Our Glycocholic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and pharmaceutical use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a 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 structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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