Lithocholic acid
SIGMA/L6250 - ≥95%
Synonym: 3α-Hydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic acid; 3α-Hydroxy-5β-cholanic acid; 5β-Cholan-24-oic acid-3α-ol
CAS Number: 434-13-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C24H40O3
Molecular Weight: 376.57
EC Number: 207-099-1
MDL Number: MFCD00003682
Linear Formula: C24H40O3
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥95% |
| biological source | bovine bile |
| functional group | carboxylic acid |
| InChI | 1S/C24H40O3/c1-15(4-9-22( |
| InChI key | SMEROWZSTRWXGI-HVATVPOCSA |
| mol wt | 376.57 g/mol |
| mp | 183-188 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| shipped in | ambient |
| SMILES string | [H][C@]12CC[C@@]3([H])[C@ |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| Application: | Lithocholic acid has been used in a study to assess cholestasis and its action on several organs and tissues in rats. It has also been used in a study to investigate the regulation of hepatic phospholipid and bile acid homeostasis through SMAD3 activation by TGFβ. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Bile Acid |
| General description: | Lithocholic acid is an oligo(ethylene glycol) derivative of bile acid. |
| Packaging: | 10, 25 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| mp | 183-188 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 12352106 |

