3B-Ursodeoxycholic Acid

Biochemicals / Biochem-Steroids

4°C

Highly Purified

Used as an anticholelithogenic

Synonyms:
(3β, 5β, 7β)-3, 7-Dihydroxycholan-24-oic Acid; 3β, 7β-Dihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic Acid; 3β, 7β-Dihydroxy-5β-cholanic Acid; 3β, 7β-Dihydroxy-5β-cholanoic Acid; Isoursodeoxycholic Acid; Ursodeoxycholic Acid EP Impurity H

CAS Number:
78919-26-3

Molecular Formula:
C24H40O4

Molecular Weight:
392.57

Purity (HPLC):
≥95%

Appearance:
White to off-white solid

Solubility:
Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly, Heated)

Melting Point:
183-186°C

Method for Determining Identity:
Proton NMR (CD3OD) and Mass Spectrometric Analysis

TLC Conditions:
SiO2; Dichloromethane: Methanol = 9:1; Visualized with KMnO4; Single spot, Rf=0.45


Elemental Analysis:
Calculated: %C: 73.43, %H: 10.27

Specific Rotation:
+61.4º (c=0.4, Methanol)

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4ºC for 6 months after time of receipt.