Allocholic acid

SKU: orb1307111

Description

Allocholic acid, a primary bile acid from the river carpsucker (Carpiodes carpio), acts as a potent and specific stimulant of the adult olfactory system. It functions as a migratory pheromone in lamprey, making it a key compound for research in chemical ecology, neurobiology, and olfactory signaling pathways.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 2464-18-8
• MW: 408.57
• Purity: 99.54% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₂₄H₄₀O₅
• SMILES: [H][C@@]12CC[C@H]([C@H](C)CCC(O)=O)[C@@]1(C)[C@@H](O)C[C@@]1([H])[C@@]2([H])[C@H](O)C[C@@]2([H])C[C@H](O)CC[C@]12C
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite,Others
• Solubility: 10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:5 mg/mL (12.24 mM);DMSO:247 mg/mL (604.55 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

bile, Allocholic acid, isomer, inhibit, metabolite, olfactory system, olfactory, fetal, Inhibitor, stimulant, system, vertebrates

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

160636