Lithocholic Acid

Lithocholic acid (CAS 434-13-9) is a secondary bile acid formed in the intestine by microbial dehydroxylation of chenodeoxycholic acid. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with ≥98% purity (HPLC), specifically graded for use in pharmaceutical research, bile acid metabolism studies, and as a starting material for the synthesis of steroid derivatives and pharmaceutical intermediates.

This compound is supplied with comprehensive documentation per batch, including COA, MSDS, and TDS, ensuring traceability and consistency for your development and production workflows.

Synonyms: 3α-Hydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic acid, 5β-Cholanic acid-3α-ol, Lithocholic acid, LCA

Applications

• Bile acid receptor and signaling pathway research (FXR, TGR5)
• Pharmaceutical reference standard and impurity profiling
• Starting material for steroid and bile acid derivatives synthesis
• In vitro studies on cholesterol and lipid metabolism

Quality & Documentation

Every batch is tested for assay (HPLC ≥98%), loss on drying (≤1.0%), and heavy metals (≤10 ppm). Full COA, MSDS, and TDS are available on request; stability data can be provided for qualification.

Packaging & Supply

Standard packaging: 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg; bulk and custom packing available. In-stock items ship within 3-5 days; MOQ from 1 kg. For pricing, samples and bulk orders, contact our sales team.

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