Lithocholic acid

Also known as: 3α-Hydroxy-5β-cholanic acid, 3α-Hydroxycholanic acid, 3-Hydroxycholanic acid, 5β-Cholanic acid-3α-ol, 5β-Cholan-24-oic acid, 3α-hydroxy-, Cholan-24-oic acid, 3-hydroxy-, (3α,5β)-, 17β-(1-Methyl-3-carboxypropyl)etiocholan-3α-ol, HYDROYCHOLANIC ACID, MFCD00003682, EINECS 207-099-1

Lithocholic acid (CAS 434-13-9) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C24H40O3 and a molecular weight of 376.573 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 183-188 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 511.0±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 276.9±19.1 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 434-13-9
Jingsj CID: J-1320877-8
Molecular Formula: C₂₄H₄₀O₃
Molecular Weight: 376.573 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	183-188 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point	511.0±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	276.9±19.1 °C
Exact Mass	376.297760
PSA	57.53000
LogP	6.70
Vapor Pressure	0.0±3.0 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.528
Storage Conditions	Refrigerator

Activity & Biological Data

Target	Human Endogenous Metabolite
Additional Information	[1]. Jenkins, D.J., et al., Effect on blood lipids of very high intakes of fiber in diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol. N Engl J Med, 1993. 329(1): p. 21-6. [2]. Goldberg, A.A., et al., Lithocholic bile acid selectively kills neuroblastoma cells, while sparing normal neuronal cells. Oncotarget, 2011. 2(10): p. 761-82. [3]. Matsubara, T., et al., TGF-beta-SMAD3 signaling mediates hepatic bile acid and phospholipid metabolism following lithocholic acid-induced liver injury. J Lipid Res, 2012. 53(12): p. 2698-707. [4]. Yang R, et al. Metabolomic analysis of cholestatic liver damage in mice. Food Chem Toxicol. 2018 Jul 14;120:253-260.

Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

Additional Information

[1]. Jenkins, D.J., et al., Effect on blood lipids of very high intakes of fiber in diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol. N Engl J Med, 1993. 329(1): p. 21-6. [2]. Goldberg, A.A., et al., Lithocholic bile acid selectively kills neuroblastoma cells, while sparing normal neuronal cells. Oncotarget, 2011. 2(10): p. 761-82. [3]. Matsubara, T., et al., TGF-beta-SMAD3 signaling mediates hepatic bile acid and phospholipid metabolism following lithocholic acid-induced liver injury. J Lipid Res, 2012. 53(12): p. 2698-707. [4]. Yang R, et al. Metabolomic analysis of cholestatic liver damage in mice. Food Chem Toxicol. 2018 Jul 14;120:253-260.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Lithocholic acid?

The CAS number of Lithocholic acid is 434-13-9.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Lithocholic acid?

Lithocholic acid has molecular formula C24H40O3 and molecular weight 376.573 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Lithocholic acid?

For Lithocholic acid, Upstream Products: Deoxycholic acid, Methyl desoxycholate; Downstream Products: Deoxycholic acid, Chenodeoxycholic acid, 3α-Hydroxy-7-oxo-5β-cholanic acid.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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