Cholic acid

MedChem Express

Cholic acid [81-25-4]

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81-25-4

Research Use Only

99.55

C24H40O5

408.57

Cholic acid is a major primary bile acid produced in the liver and usually conjugated with glycine or taurine. It facilitates fat absorption and cholesterol excretion. Cholic acid is orally active [1] [2] .

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-20°C,2°C to 8°C

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