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Cholic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Description
Cholic acid is used as a preservative for food. It is widely used as an intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals. It finds use in biological research. It helps in detergents to soften biological fats. It helps in preventing and melting gallstones.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Cholic acid is used as a preservative for food. It is widely used as an intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals. It finds use in biological research. It helps in detergents to soften biological fats. It helps in preventing and melting gallstones.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohols, acetone, dimethylsulfoxide, methanol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Stable. Incompatible with other materials such as strong oxidizing agents.
Cholic acid is used as a preservative for food. It is widely used as an intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals. It finds use in biological research. It helps in detergents to soften biological fats. It helps in preventing and melting gallstones.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohols, acetone, dimethylsulfoxide, methanol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Stable. Incompatible with other materials such as strong oxidizing agents.
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Specifications
Melting Point | 199°C to 202°C |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 2822009 |
Merck Index | 14,2203 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in alcohols,acetone,dimethylsulfoxide,methanol. Insoluble in water. |
Optical Rotation | +35 ± 2° (c=0.6 in ethanol) |
Formula Weight | 408.58 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Cholic acid |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319 |
Precautionary Statement | P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362 |
EINECSNumber | 201-337-8 |
RTECSNumber | FZ9350000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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