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Cholic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
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.
Specifications
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
- Cholic acid
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P362-Take off contaminated clothing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cholic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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