Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid
Brief Introduction:
The chemical name of Tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA) is 3α,7β-dihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic acid n-(2-sulfoethyl)amide, it is a conjugated bile acid which formed by dehydration condensation between the carboxyl group of ursodeoxycholic acid and the amino group of taurine.
Solubility:
Soluble in methanol, ethanol; insoluble in acetone and water.
Specifications of our Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid(TUDCA):
| Test Items | Specifications | |
| Appearance | White crystals | |
| Identification | IR spectrum of the test sample should be consistent with the control spectrum. | |
| Specific Rotation | +41° ~ +47° | |
| Acidity(pH Value) | 1.3 ~ 2.3 | |
| Moisture | 6.5% ~ 7.5% | |
| Residue on Ignition | Not more than 0.1% | |
| Heavy Metals | Not more than 20ppm | |
| Single Impurities | Ursodeoxycholic Acid | Not more than 0.5% |
| Taurochenodeoxycholic Acid | Not more than 0.8% | |
| Other Single Impurity | Not more than 0.4% | |
| Total of Other Impurities | Not more than 1.0% | |
| Assay | 98.5% ~ 101.5% | |
Efficacy & Application:
Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid(TUDCA) is the main bile acid in bear bile, which has antispasmodic, anticonvulsant, anti-inflammatory and gallstone-dissolving effects.
It is mainly used clinically for the treatment of gallbladder cholesterol stones, primary sclerosing cholangitis, primary biliary cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis C virus, etc.
Packaging:
100g/Aluminum foil bag, 1kg/Aluminum foil bag, 25kg/drum or according to the specific requirements from customers.
Storage Conditions:
Preserved in unopened original containers in a cool dry place before using; kept away from sunlight, heat and moisture.
Shelf Life:
24 months if stored under above conditions.
