Ursodiol

Ursodiol, also known as Ursodeoxycholic acid, is a synthetically-derived form of ursodiol, a bile acid produced by the liver and secreted and stored in the gallbladder. Also produced by the Chinese black bear liver, ursodiol has been used in the treatment of liver disease for centuries. This agent dissolves or prevents cholesterol gallstones by blocking hepatic cholesterol production and decreasing bile cholesterol. Ursodiol also reduces the absorption of cholesterol from the intestinal tract.

Product information

CAS Number: 128-13-2

Molecular Weight: 392.57

Formula: C24H40O4

Chemical Name: (4R)-4-[(1R,3aS,3bR,4S,5aS,7R,9aS,9bS,11aR)-4,7-dihydroxy-9a,11a-dimethyl-hexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-1-yl]pentanoic acid

Smiles: C[C@H](CCC(O)=O)[C@H]1CC[C@H]2[C@H]3[C@H](CC[C@@]21C)[C@@]1(C)CC[C@@H](O)C[C@H]1C[C@@H]3O

InChiKey: RUDATBOHQWOJDD-UZVSRGJWSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C24H40O4/c1-14(4-7-21(27)28)17-5-6-18-22-19(9-11-24(17,18)3)23(2)10-8-16(25)12-15(23)13-20(22)26/h14-20,22,25-26H,4-13H2,1-3H3,(H,27,28)/t14-,15+,16-,17-,18+,19+,20+,22+,23+,24-/m1/s1

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: DMSO: 79 mg/mL(201.23 mM).

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥360 days if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

References:

1. Biao Nie, et al. Specific Bile Acids Inhibit Hepatic Fatty Acid Uptake in Mice. Hepatology. 2012 Oct;56(4):1300-10.
2. Kumar D, et al. Use of ursodeoxycholic acid in liver diseases. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2001 Jan;16(1):3-14.
3. Jackson H, et al. Influence of ursodeoxycholic acid on the mortality and malignancy associated with primary biliary cirrhosis: a population-based cohort study. Hepatology. 2007 Oct;46(4):1131-7.

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