5beta-Cholanic acid

About 5beta-Cholanic acid

5beta-Cholanic acid is an impurity of Chenodeoxycholic acid carrying the CAS registry number 546-18-9. Formula C24H40O2, molecular weight 360.6 g/mol. Alternative names: 5-β-Cholanic Acid and Ursocholanic acid.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

As a characterised impurity of Chenodeoxycholic acid, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 5beta-Cholanic acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Chenodeoxycholic acid

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Chenodeoxycholic acid.

Chenodeoxycholic acid impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	5beta-Cholanic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-036233
CAS Number	546-18-9
IUPAC name	(4R)-4-[(5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₂₄H₄₀O₂
Molecular weight	360.6 g/mol
Exact mass	360.3028
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	RPKLZQLYODPWTM-LVVAJZGHSA-N
SMILES	C[C@H](CCC(=O)O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CC[C@H]4[C@@]3(CCCC4)C)C
PubChem CID	92803

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	8
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	5-β-Cholanic Acid, Ursocholanic acid, 5beta-Cholanoic acid, Cholanic acid, (5beta)-, 5.beta.-Cholanoic acid, (5beta)-cholan-24-oic acid, (5beta,17beta)-gamma-methylandrostane-17-butanoic acid, 5, A-Cholanic acid, 5beta-Cholan-24-oic acid, 5.beta.-Cholan-24-oic acid

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 5beta-Cholanic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 5beta-Cholanic acid is 546-18-9. It is also known as 5-β-Cholanic Acid, Ursocholanic acid, 5beta-Cholanoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5beta-Cholanic acid?

5beta-Cholanic acid has the molecular formula C24H40O2 and a molecular weight of 360.6 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (4R)-4-[(5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pentanoic acid.

What is 5beta-Cholanic acid used for?

5beta-Cholanic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Chenodeoxycholic acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 5beta-Cholanic acid can I order?

We supply 5beta-Cholanic acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 5beta-Cholanic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 5beta-Cholanic acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 5beta-Cholanic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 5beta-Cholanic acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.