Alpha-Muricholic acid

Name: Alpha-Muricholic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047742

About Alpha-Muricholic acid

Listed under CAS 2393-58-0, Alpha-Muricholic acid is a high-purity reference standard of Chenodeoxycholic acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C24H40O5, it has a molar mass of 408.6 g/mol. Common synonyms include α-Muricholic acid and a-Muricholic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

As a reference sample of Chenodeoxycholic acid, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Alpha-Muricholic acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

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	Alpha-Muricholic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-047742
CAS Number	2393-58-0
IUPAC name	(4R)-4-[(3R,5R,6S,7S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-3,6,7-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	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	DKPMWHFRUGMUKF-GDYCBZMLSA-N
SMILES	C[C@H](CCC(=O)O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]4[C@@]3(CC[C@H](C4)O)C)O)O)C
PubChem CID	5283852

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 5
TPSA	98 Å²
Synonyms	α-Muricholic acid, 3alpha,6beta,7alpha-Trihydroxy-5beta-cholan-24-oic Acid, a-Muricholic acid, alpha-MCA, 5beta-Cholanic acid-3alpha,6beta,7alpha-triol, (3a,5b,6b,7a)-3,6,7-trihydroxy-Cholan-24-oic acid, 3a,6b,7a-trihydroxy-5b-Cholanic acid, Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,6,7-trihydroxy-, (3alpha,5beta,6beta,7alpha)-, a-Muricholate, cent-Muricholic acid, 3a,6b,7a-trihydroxy-5b-Cholanate, 5b-Cholanic acid-3a,6b,7a-triol

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 Alpha-Muricholic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Alpha-Muricholic acid is 2393-58-0. It is also known as α-Muricholic acid, 3alpha,6beta,7alpha-Trihydroxy-5beta-cholan-24-oic Acid, a-Muricholic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Alpha-Muricholic acid?

Alpha-Muricholic acid has the molecular formula C24H40O5 and a molecular weight of 408.6 g/mol.

What is Alpha-Muricholic acid used for?

Alpha-Muricholic 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 Alpha-Muricholic acid can I order?

We supply Alpha-Muricholic 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 Alpha-Muricholic acid?

Yes. Every lot of Alpha-Muricholic 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 Alpha-Muricholic acid be shipped internationally?

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