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 |