Allocholic Acid

Name: Allocholic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047741

About Allocholic Acid

Allocholic Acid (CAS 2464-18-8) is a process intermediate or related compound of Chenodeoxycholic acid offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C24H40O5, it has a molar mass of 408.6 g/mol. Alternative names: 5alpha-cholic acid and 5a-cholic 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.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Chenodeoxycholic acid, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

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	Allocholic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-047741
CAS Number	2464-18-8
IUPAC name	(4R)-4-[(3R,5R,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
InChIKey	BHQCQFFYRZLCQQ-PGHAKIONSA-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	160636

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 5
TPSA	98 Å²
Synonyms	5alpha-cholic acid, 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha-Trihydroxy-5alpha-cholan-24-oic acid, 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha-Trihydroxy-5alpha-cholanoic acid, 5a-cholic acid, Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,7,12-trihydroxy-, (3alpha,5alpha,7alpha,12alpha)-, 5a-Allocholate, 5a-Cholate, 5a-Allocholic acid, 5alpha-Allocholic acid, Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,7,12-trihydroxy-, (3, A,5, A,7

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 Allocholic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Allocholic Acid is 2464-18-8. It is also known as 5alpha-cholic acid, 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha-Trihydroxy-5alpha-cholan-24-oic acid, 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha-Trihydroxy-5alpha-cholanoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Allocholic Acid?

Allocholic Acid has the molecular formula C24H40O5 and a molecular weight of 408.6 g/mol.

What is Allocholic Acid used for?

Allocholic 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 Allocholic Acid can I order?

We supply Allocholic Acid, 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 Allocholic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Allocholic 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 Allocholic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Allocholic Acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.