Product Name Ursodeoxycholic Acid
CAS No. 128-13-2
Molecular formula C24H40O4
Molecular weight 391.56 g/mol
Purity 99%
Other details White Powder
Description
Ursodeoxycholic Acid is white powder, almost insoluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol
Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), also known as ursodiol, is a compound produced from bile by the action of intestinal bacteria. Since this bile acid is not produced directly by the body, it is known as a secondary bile acid. One of the functions of bile acids is to act in the intestine to help digest fats and fat-soluble vitamins from food. Ursodeoxycholic acid has been used in pharmacology to dissolve gallstones made of cholesterol, and to treat liver disorders. It has been used for a long time in both human and veterinary medicine.
Function and Application
1, Can increase the secretion of bile acid.
2, Reduce cholesterol in bile and cholesterol ester.
3, Is conducive to the cholesterol gradually dissolve gallstones.
4, Should not be used for surgical treatment of cholesterol stone, but cannot dissolve the bile pigment stone, mixing and opaque X line of stones.
COA
Items Specifications
Appearance White or off-white crystalline powder
Identification Accord with the test
Assay 98.5-101.5%
Particle size 98% pass 40 mesh
Specific rotation +57º to +62º
Melting point 200-205º
Loss on drying 1.0% Max
Residue on ignition 0.2% Max
Heavy metals 10ppm Max
