Cholic acid, 98%+

About Cholic acid, 98%+

Cholic acid is a carboxylic acid in Biochemistry grade carrying the CAS registry number 81-25-4 at a purity of ≥98%. Its molecular formula is C24H40O5 and its molecular weight is 408.6 g/mol. It is also known as 3a,7a,12a-Trihydroxy-5ß-cholanic acid or Cholanic acid.

In its supplied form it is a white to beige powder. Key physical data: a melting point of 200-201 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 5 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cholic acid, 98%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-008427
CAS Number	81-25-4
IUPAC name	(4R)-4-[(3R,5S,7R,8R,9S,10S,12S,13R,14S,17R)-3,7,12-trihydroxy-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	C₂₄H₄₀O₅
Molecular weight	408.6 g/mol
Exact mass	408.2876
Grade	Biochemistry
Purity / assay	≥98%
HSN code	29181990
InChIKey	BHQCQFFYRZLCQQ-OELDTZBJSA-N
SMILES	C[C@H](CCC(=O)O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1([C@H](C[C@H]3[C@H]2[C@@H](C[C@H]4[C@@]3(CC[C@H](C4)O)C)O)O)C
PubChem CID	221493

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White to beige powder
Melting point	200-201 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	3.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 5
TPSA	98 Å²
Synonyms	3a,7a,12a-Trihydroxy-5ß-cholanic acid, Cholanic acid, Cholalic acid, Colalin, Cholalin, orphacol, 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha-Trihydroxy-5beta-cholan-24-oic acid, 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha-Trihydroxy-5beta-cholanic acid, Cholic acid, 5beta-, 3,7,12-Trihydroxycholanic acid, Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,7,12-trihydroxy-, (3alpha,5beta,7alpha,12alpha)-, 3-alpha,7-alpha,12-alpha-Trihydroxycholansaeure

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P321, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

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 Cholic acid, 98%+?

The CAS Registry Number of Cholic acid, 98%+ is 81-25-4. It is also known as 3a,7a,12a-Trihydroxy-5ß-cholanic acid, Cholanic acid, Cholalic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cholic acid, 98%+?

Cholic acid, 98%+ has the molecular formula C24H40O5 and a molecular weight of 408.6 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Cholic acid, 98%+ can I order?

We supply Cholic acid, 98%+ in Biochemistry (≥98%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Cholic acid, 98%+?

Yes. Every lot of Cholic acid, 98%+ 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 Cholic acid, 98%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. Cholic acid, 98%+ is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.