Dehydrocholic Acid

Name: Dehydrocholic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-023375

About Dehydrocholic Acid

Dehydrocholic Acid (CAS 81-23-2) is an impurity of Ursodeoxycholic offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C24H34O5, corresponding to a molecular weight of 402.5 g/mol. It is also known as Decholin or Ketocholanic 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. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

This Ursodeoxycholic impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Dehydrocholic 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

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

Industries

Related to Ursodeoxycholic

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Ursodeoxycholic.

Ursodeoxycholic impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Dehydrocholic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-023375
CAS Number	81-23-2
IUPAC name	(4R)-4-[(5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-3,7,12-trioxo-1,2,4,5,6,8,9,11,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₂₄H₃₄O₅
Molecular weight	402.5 g/mol
Exact mass	402.2406
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	OHXPGWPVLFPUSM-KLRNGDHRSA-N
SMILES	C[C@H](CCC(=O)O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(C(=O)C[C@H]3[C@H]2C(=O)C[C@H]4[C@@]3(CCC(=O)C4)C)C
PubChem CID	6674

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 5
TPSA	88.5 Å²
Synonyms	Decholin, Ketocholanic acid, Triketocholanic acid, 3,7,12-Trioxocholanic acid, 3,7,12-Triketocholanic acid, 3,7,12-Trioxo-5beta-cholan-24-oic acid, 3,7,12-Triketo-5beta-cholanoic acid, 3,7,12-Trioxo-5beta-cholanic acid, Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,7,12-trioxo-, (5beta)-, (5beta)-3,7,12-trioxocholan-24-oic acid, Cholan HMB, Dehydrocholate, Sodium

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, 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 Dehydrocholic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Dehydrocholic Acid is 81-23-2. It is also known as Decholin, Ketocholanic acid, Triketocholanic acid.

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

Dehydrocholic Acid has the molecular formula C24H34O5 and a molecular weight of 402.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (4R)-4-[(5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-3,7,12-trioxo-1,2,4,5,6,8,9,11,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pentanoic acid.

What is Dehydrocholic Acid used for?

Dehydrocholic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Ursodeoxycholic. 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 Dehydrocholic Acid can I order?

We supply Dehydrocholic 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 Dehydrocholic Acid?

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

Yes. Dehydrocholic Acid 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.