Cholic acid sodium hydrate

• Catalog Number: orb1982004
• Category: Small Molecules
• Description: Cholic acid sodium hydrate is a natural and orally active bile acid that is synthesized primarily by the liver and secreted into the bile, where it plays an important role in the digestive process, aiding in the absorption of fats by emulsifying them, as well as participating in the excretion of cholesterol and regulating the metabolism of bile acids.
• CAS Number: 206986-87-0
• Purity: 98.00%
• MW: 448.57
• SMILES: O[C@H]1[C@]2([C@]3([C@@](C)([C@@]([C@@H](CCC(O)=O)C)(CC3)[H])[C@@H](O)C[C@@]2([C@]4(C)[C@](C1)(C[C@H](O)CC4)[H])[H])[H])[H].[Na].O
• Formula: C₂₄H₄₁NaO₆
• Biological Activity: Cholic acid sodium hydrate, a primary bile acid synthesized in the liver and typically conjugated with glycine or taurine, plays a crucial role in facilitating fat absorption and cholesterol excretion. This compound is orally active [1] [2].
• Storage: -20°C
• Note: For research use only
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.