128-13-2 Ursodeoxycholic acid AKSci J10139
 
 
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  J10139    AKSci Reference Standard
Ursodeoxycholic acid
, 99%, powder
 
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UDCA
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IDENTITY
CAS Number:128-13-2
MDL Number:MFCD00003680
MF:C24H40O4
MW:392.57
EINECS:204-879-3
BRN:3219888
SPECIFICATIONS & PROPERTIES
Min. Purity Spec:99%, powder
Physical Form (at 20°C):Solid
Melting Point:203-206°C
Optical Rotation:+57-+62° (c=2,EtOH)
Long-Term Storage:Store long-term in a cool, dry place
DOT/IATA TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not hazardous material

BIOLOGICAL INFO
Solubility:DMSO: 79mg/mL; H2O: <1mg/mL; EtOH: 79mg/mL
Application(s):Apoptosis inhibitor
Form:Free Base

REVIEW

 One of the secondary bile acids, which are metabolic byproducts of intestinal bacteria. The drug reduces cholesterol absorption and is used to dissolve (cholesterol) gallstones in patients who want an alternative to surgery.

REFERENCES
[1]Chappell LC, Gurung V, Seed PT, Chambers J, Williamson C, Thornton JG; PITCH Study Consortium (2012). Ursodeoxycholic acid versus placebo, and early term delivery versus expectant management, in women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy: semifactorial randomised clinical trial. BMJ. 344:e3799. PMID 22695903.
[2] Peir?-Jord?n R, Krishna-Subramanian S, Hanski ML, L?scher-Firzlaff J, Zeitz M, Hanski C (2012). The chemopreventive agent ursodeoxycholic acid inhibits proliferation of colon carcinoma cells by suppressing c-Myc expression. Eur J Cancer Prev. 21(5):413-22. PMID 22395148.

GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM (GHS)

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Signal Word
Warning

Hazard Statements
H315; H319; H335

Precautionary Statements
P261; P264; P271; P280; P302+P352; P304+P340; P305+P351+P338; P312; P321; P332+P313; P337+P313; P362; P403+P233; P405; P501


Current as of April 25, 2024

AKSci Reference Standards are high-purity, low-impurity compounds suitable for use as standards.


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 APIs and Bioactives > Bile Acids


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