Sodium chenodeoxycholate

鹅去氧胆酸钠

Also known as: Chenodeoxycholic acid sodium salt, Sodium chenodesoxycholate, 3α,7α-Dihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic acid sodium salt, 3α,7α-Dihydroxy-5β-cholanic acid sodium salt, 5β-Cholanic acid-3α,7α-diol sodium salt, Chenodiol sodium, Chenodesoxycholic acid sodium salt, Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,7-dihydroxy-, monosodium salt, (3α,5β,7α)-, NSC 681066

Sodium chenodeoxycholate (CAS 2646-38-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C24H39NaO4 and a molecular weight of 414.55 g/mol. It is also known as Chenodeoxycholic acid sodium salt, Sodium chenodesoxycholate and 3α,7α-Dihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic acid sodium salt. Key properties include a melting point of 298 °C(dec.), a boiling point of 547.1ºC at 760mmHg and a flash point of 298.8ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H312 — Harmful in contact with skin and H332 — Harmful if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
2646-38-0
Jingsj CID
J-25428-1
Molecular Formula
C24H39NaO4
Chinese Name
鹅去氧胆酸钠
Molecular Weight
414.55 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point298 °C(dec.)
Boiling Point547.1ºC at 760mmHg
Flash Point298.8ºC
Exact Mass414.274597
PSA80.59000
LogP3.14320
Vapor Pressure2.98E-14mmHg at 25°C

GHS Safety & Compliance

Irritant / Health HazardSignal word: Warning
  • H302 — Harmful if swallowed
  • H312 — Harmful in contact with skin
  • H332 — Harmful if inhaled
  • H351 — Suspected of causing cancer

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information[1]. Stauffer AT, et al. Chenodeoxycholic acid and deoxycholic acid inhibit 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 and cause cortisol-induced transcriptional activation of the mineralocorticoid receptor. J Biol Chem. 2002 Jul 19;277(29):26286-92 [2]. Noh K, et al. Farnesoid X receptor activation by chenodeoxycholic acid induces detoxifying enzymes through AMP-activated protein kinase and extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2-mediated phosphorylation of CCAAT/enhancer binding protein β. Drug Metab [3]. Casaburi I, et al. Chenodeoxycholic acid through a TGR5-dependent CREB signaling activation enhances cyclin D1 expression and promotes human endometrial cancer cell proliferation. Cell Cycle. 2012 Jul 15;11(14):2699-710 [4]. Ao M, et al. Chenodeoxycholic acid stimulates Cl(-) secretion via cAMP signaling and increases cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator phosphorylation in T84 cells. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2013 Aug 15;305(4):C447-56 [5]. Kawabe Y, et al. The molecular mechanism of the induction of the low density lipoprotein receptor by chenodeoxycholic acid in cultured human cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1995 Mar 8;208(1):405-11.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Sodium chenodeoxycholate?

The CAS number of Sodium chenodeoxycholate is 2646-38-0.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium chenodeoxycholate?

Sodium chenodeoxycholate has molecular formula C24H39NaO4 and molecular weight 414.55 g/mol.

Is Sodium chenodeoxycholate hazardous?

Sodium chenodeoxycholate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H312 — Harmful in contact with skin; H332 — Harmful if inhaled.

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