Category:
Cardiovascular System Drugs
CAS NO:
128-13-2
Standard:
USP,EP,JP,In-house Standards,
| Name | Ursodeoxycholic acid |
| Synonyms | 3,7-Dihydroxycholan-24-oic acid; 3alpha,7beta-Dihydroxy-6beta-cholan-24-oic acid; Ursodiol |
| Molecular Structure | ![]() |
| Molecular Formula | C24H40O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 392.58 |
| CAS Registry Number | 128-13-2 |
| EINECS | 204-879-3 |
Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) is a hydrophilic bile acid used primarily in hepatobiliary therapeutics. Produced via microbial oxidation of chenodeoxycholic acid, its molecular formula is C24H40O4 and CAS number is 128-13-2.
Contraindicated in patients with complete biliary obstruction or acute cholecystitis. Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C away from light to maintain stability.