| Identification | ||
| Name | Chenodeoxycholic acid | |
| Synonyms | 3alpha,7alpha-Dihydroxy-5beta-cholanic acid; Chenodiol; CDCA | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C24H40O4 | |
| Molecular Weight | 392.58 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 474-25-9 | |
| EINECS | 207-481-8 | |
| Properties | ||
| Melting point | 167-171 ºC | |
| alpha | 12 º (c=1, CHCl3) | |
| Water solubility | PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE | |