Beta-Muricholic Acid

Name: Beta-Muricholic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047743

About Beta-Muricholic Acid

Beta-Muricholic Acid (CAS 2393-59-1) is a high-purity reference standard of Chenodeoxycholic acid offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C24H40O5, it has a molar mass of 408.6 g/mol. Common synonyms include β-Muricholic acid and beta-MCA.

It is supplied 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 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.

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

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

Related to Chenodeoxycholic acid

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

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Beta-Muricholic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-047743
CAS Number	2393-59-1
IUPAC name	(4R)-4-[(3R,5R,6S,7R,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-CRKPLTDNSA-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	5283853

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

The CAS Registry Number of Beta-Muricholic Acid is 2393-59-1. It is also known as β-Muricholic acid, beta-MCA, 3alpha,6beta,7beta-Trihydroxy-5beta-cholan-24-oic Acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Beta-Muricholic Acid?

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

What is Beta-Muricholic Acid used for?

Beta-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 Beta-Muricholic Acid can I order?

We supply Beta-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 Beta-Muricholic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Beta-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 Beta-Muricholic Acid be shipped internationally?

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