Lithocholic acid
[CAS# 434-13-9]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Digestive system medication >> Biliary medicine
• Name: Lithocholic acid
• Synonyms: 3alpha-Hydroxy-5beta-cholan-24-oic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₂₄H₄₀O₃
• Molecular Weight: 376.57
• CAS Registry Number: 434-13-9
• EC Number: 207-099-1

Properties

• Solubility: Insoluble (1.5E^-4 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.073±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 190-192 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Seebeck, E.; Helvetica Chimica Acta 1943, V26, P536-62.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319