Cholic Acid
Cholic Acid
Molecular formula: C24H40O5 |
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Molecular weight: 408.56 |
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Melting point:197-202 ºC |
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Molecular structure: |
This product is extracted from fresh and non-transmutative ox bile whose producing area are not in epidemic-stricken area stated by P.RChina and WHO,and mainly used as medicine raw material [Characteristics]
White crystal powder,bitter taste
[Identification]
Having the same speak with the contrast product in the same place on the chromatogram.
[Cholic acid content]
95%
[Loss on drying]
0.5%
[Residue]
≤0.2%
[use]
(1) Emulsifiers.
(2) Used for biochemical research, as pharmaceutical intermediates. Sodium cholate is a cholagogue, for the treatment of cholecystitis, bile deficiency, intestinal indigestion embolism.
(3) As organic acids with steroid structure, cholic acid can emulsify fat, promote its digestion.
(4) Non-denaturing ionic detergents for the extraction of membrane proteins.
[Storage]
free from light,airproof and moisture protection