Purity: ≥ 98.0%
Appearance: Off-white to white crystalline powder
Capacity: 10000 tons/year
Packaging: customized according to customer needs
Sample: available
7-Ketolithocholic Acid CAS 4651-67-6
Description
7-Ketolithocholic Acid CAS 4651-67-6 Quick Details
CAS No.: 4651-67-6
Assay / Purity: ≥ 98.0% (HPLC)
Form: Off-white to white crystalline powder
Core Application: Synthesis of Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) API
Sample: 50g – 100g available for lab evaluation
7-Ketolithocholic Acid CAS 4651-67-6 Short Description
A key steroid bile acid intermediate synthesized from cholic acid. Widely utilized as the crucial precursor in the industrial synthesis of Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) and Chenodeoxycholic Acid (CDCA).
7-Ketolithocholic Acid CAS 4651-67-6 Typical Properties
| Parameter | Standard Specification |
| Product Name | 7-Ketolithocholic Acid (7-KLCA) |
| CAS Number | 4651-67-6 |
| Chemical Formula | C24H38O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 390.56 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥ 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 1.0% |
| Specific Optical Rotation | +30.0° to +35.0° |
Key Applications
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Pharmaceutical Synthesis (Primary): Key strategic intermediate for the commercial manufacture of Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA).
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Bile Acid Research: Reference material and building block for investigating steroid and bile acid biotransformations.
Packaging and Shipping
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Standard Bulk Packaging: 25 kg/Fiber drum with polyethylene inner liner.
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Sample Packaging: 100g / 1 kg aluminum foil bags.
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Logistics: Non-hazardous fine chemical (Non-DG). Air express (FedEx/DHL) and air cargo supported worldwide.
Storage & Shelf Life
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Storage Conditions: Store sealed in a cool, dry warehouse protected from light and heat (ideally below 25°C).
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Shelf Life: 24 months in unopened original packaging.