Chenodeoxycholic acid(CDCA) - Moligand™, ≥98% , Bile acid receptor FXR agonist, CAS No.474-25-9, Bile acid receptor FXR agonist

CAS: 474-25-9 Cat. No.: C104902 Formula: C24H40O4 Molecular Weight: 392.58 EC Number: 207-481-8
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GRADE & PURITY Moligand™ ? Moligand™ — Aladdin's line of ligands and bioactive small molecules. Use for receptor, pathway, and binding studies needing defined small-molecule tools. ≥98%
Synonyms
(R)-4-((3R,5S,7R,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-3,7-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethylhexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl)pentanoic acid | Acidum chenodeoxycholicum [INN-Latin] | Anthropodeoxycholic acid | (+)-chenodeoxycholate | Chenodesoxycholsaeure [German]
Storage
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Why this grade

Moligand™, ≥98% Moligand™ for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Storage & shipping

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Quality documents

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Literature proof

Cited in 58 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Chenodeoxycholic Acid, Free Acid and its 7β-isomer ursodeoxycholic acid are potent (nanomolar affinity) selective inhibitors of DD2 (AKR1C2). These compounds were non-competitive inhibitors of AKR1D1 yielding Ki values of 3.2 μM for chenodeoxycholic acid. This chemical is a hydrophobic primary bile acid, which increases intracellular Ca2+ in rat hepatocyte couplets. Studies indicate that Chenodeoxycholic Acid induces apoptosis through a PKC dependent pathway. It is known that Chenodeoxycholic Acid is essential in the metabolism of cholesterol via activation of nuclear receptors. This bile acid can also bind to BABP with a stoichiometery of 1:2. Alternate studies indicate that chenodeoxycholic acid can inhibit the expression of IL-6 and cell viability in QBC939 cells.
An apoptosis inducer via PKC-dependent signalling pathway.

Specifications

Synonyms
(R)-4-((3R,5S,7R,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-3,7-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethylhexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl)pentanoic acid | Acidum chenodeoxycholicum [INN-Latin] | Anthropodeoxycholic acid | (+)-chenodeoxycholate | Chenodesoxycholsaeure [German]
Specifications & Purity
Moligand™, ≥98%
Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms
Chenodeoxycholic Acid (CDCA), is a hydrophobic primary bile acid that activates nuclear receptors involved in cholesterol metabolism. Bile acids are essential for solubilization and transport of dietary lipids, are the major products of cholesterol catabo
Storage
Store at 2-8°C,Protected from light
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Grade
Moligand™
Action Type
AGONIST
Mechanism of action
Bile acid receptor FXR agonist
Note
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour. Need more advice on solubility, usage and handling? Please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for more details.
Purity
≥98%
Product Properties
ALogP4.9
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid508817191
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/508817191
Canonical SmilesCC(CCC(=O)O)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2C(CC4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)O)C
IUPAC Name(4R)-4-[(3R,5S,7R,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-3,7-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pentanoic acid
InChIKeyRUDATBOHQWOJDD-BSWAIDMHSA-N
INCHI1S/C24H40O4/c1-14(4-7-21(27)28)17-5-6-18-22-19(9-11-24(17,18)3)23(2)10-8-16(25)12-15(23)13-20(22)26/h14-20,22,25-26H,4-13H2,1-3H3,(H,27,28)/t14-,15+,16-,17-,18+,19+,20-,22+,23+,24-/m1/s1
Isomeric SMILES C[C@H](CCC(=O)O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2[C@@H](C[C@H]4[C@@]3(CC[C@H](C4)O)C)O)C
Molecular Weight 392.58
Reaxy-Rn 2820380
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=2820380&ln=

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

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KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassSteroids and steroid derivatives
SubclassBile acids, alcohols and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Hydroxy bile acids, alcohols and derivatives
Direct ParentDihydroxy bile acids, alcohols and derivatives
Alternative Parents 7-hydroxysteroids  3-alpha-hydroxysteroids  Secondary alcohols  Cyclic alcohols and derivatives  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Carboxylic acids  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents Dihydroxy bile acid, alcohol, or derivatives - 3-hydroxysteroid - Hydroxysteroid - 3-alpha-hydroxysteroid - 7-hydroxysteroid - Cyclic alcohol - Secondary alcohol - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organooxygen compound - Alcohol - Organic oxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Aliphatic homopolycyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as dihydroxy bile acids, alcohols and derivatives. These are compounds containing or derived from a bile acid or alcohol, and which bears exactly two carboxylic acid groups.
External Descriptors C24 bile acids, alcohols, and derivatives
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
FPR1 Tchem fMet-Leu-Phe receptor (1 Activities)
Activity TypeActivity Value -log(M)Mechanism of ActionActivity ReferencePublications (PubMed IDs)
NR1H4 Tclin Bile acid receptor (1 Activities)
Activity TypeActivity Value -log(M)Mechanism of ActionActivity ReferencePublications (PubMed IDs)
GPBAR1 Tchem G-protein coupled bile acid receptor 1 (1 Activities)
Activity TypeActivity Value -log(M)Mechanism of ActionActivity ReferencePublications (PubMed IDs)
EGFR Tclin Epidermal growth factor receptor erbB1 (33727 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ESR1 Tclin Estrogen receptor alpha (17718 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
NR3C1 Tclin Glucocorticoid receptor (14987 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PGR Tclin Progesterone receptor (8562 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ADRB2 Tclin Beta-2 adrenergic receptor (11824 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CHRM2 Tclin Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2 (10671 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ADRB1 Tclin Beta-1 adrenergic receptor (6630 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HTR1A Tclin Serotonin 1a (5-HT1a) receptor (14969 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ADRA2A Tclin Alpha-2a adrenergic receptor (9450 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
AR Tclin Androgen Receptor (11781 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CHRM1 Tclin Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 (12690 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
VDR Tclin Vitamin D receptor (26531 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
DRD2 Tclin Dopamine D2 receptor (23596 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
GABRA1 Tclin GABA receptor alpha-1 subunit (399 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
MAOA Tclin Monoamine oxidase A (11911 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CNR1 Tclin Cannabinoid CB1 receptor (20913 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
DRD1 Tclin Dopamine D1 receptor (9720 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ACHE Tclin Acetylcholinesterase (18204 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PTGS1 Tclin Cyclooxygenase-1 (9233 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SLC6A2 Tclin Norepinephrine transporter (10102 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HTR2A Tclin Serotonin 2a (5-HT2a) receptor (14758 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HTR2C Tclin Serotonin 2c (5-HT2c) receptor (11471 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ADORA1 Tclin Adenosine A1 receptor (17603 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
AGTR1 Tclin Type-1 angiotensin II receptor (5176 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SLC6A4 Tclin Serotonin transporter (12625 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ADRA1A Tclin Alpha-1a adrenergic receptor (8359 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PTGS2 Tclin Cyclooxygenase-2 (13999 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HRH1 Tclin Histamine H1 receptor (7573 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
OPRM1 Tclin Mu opioid receptor (19785 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
DRD3 Tclin Dopamine D3 receptor (14368 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PPARG Tclin Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (15191 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
AVPR1A Tclin Vasopressin V1a receptor (5412 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
OPRD1 Tclin Delta opioid receptor (15096 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HTR3A Tclin Serotonin 3a (5-HT3a) receptor (3366 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SLC6A3 Tclin Dopamine transporter (10535 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
KCNH2 Tclin HERG (29587 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PDE3A Tclin Phosphodiesterase 3A (3309 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SLC29A1 Tclin Equilibrative nucleoside transporter 1 (1711 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ERBB2 Tclin Receptor protein-tyrosine kinase erbB-2 (7851 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ADRA2B Tclin Alpha-2b adrenergic receptor (4412 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ADRA2C Tclin Alpha-2c adrenergic receptor (4876 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CHRM3 Tclin Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3 (7750 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HTR2B Tclin Serotonin 2b (5-HT2b) receptor (10323 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
EDNRA Tclin Endothelin receptor ET-A (5008 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ADORA2A Tclin Adenosine A2a receptor (16305 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ADORA3 Tchem Adenosine A3 receptor (15931 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HRH3 Tclin Histamine H3 receptor (10389 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CHRNA4 Tclin Neuronal acetylcholine receptor protein alpha-4 subunit (1265 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ALB Tchem Serum albumin (2651 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
LTB4R2 Tchem Leukotriene B4 receptor 2 (146 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Associated Targets(non-human)
PLA2G1B Phospholipase A2 group 1B (227 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Cckar Cholecystokinin A receptor (90 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Pde4d Phosphodiesterase 4D (4 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Hdac6 Histone deacetylase 6 (222 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Clostridioides difficile (2968 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Trypanosoma brucei brucei (13300 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Plasmodium falciparum (966862 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Trypanosoma cruzi (99888 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Rattus norvegicus (775804 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
3T3-L1 (3664 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CHO (4503 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Slc10a1 Bile acid transporter (65 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Nr1h4 Bile acid receptor (142 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
rep Replicase polyprotein 1ab (378 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Danio rerio (3092 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mdr1a Multidrug resistance protein 1a (106 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Slco1a1 Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1A1 (265 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Slc10a2 Ileal sodium/bile acid cotransporter (17 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Slc10a1 Sodium/bile acid cotransporter (19 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Rxra Bile acid receptor/Retinoic acid receptor RXR-alpha (16 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SARS-CoV-2 (38078 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mechanisms of Action
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
F2603717Certificate of AnalysisApr 29, 2026 C104902
E2625363Certificate of AnalysisApr 29, 2026 C104902
E2625249Certificate of AnalysisApr 29, 2026 C104902
E2625243Certificate of AnalysisApr 29, 2026 C104902
A2212217Certificate of AnalysisOct 13, 2025 C104902
A2212218Certificate of AnalysisOct 13, 2025 C104902
A2212216Certificate of AnalysisOct 13, 2025 C104902
H2519176Certificate of AnalysisAug 07, 2025 C104902
H2519179Certificate of AnalysisAug 07, 2025 C104902
H2519180Certificate of AnalysisAug 07, 2025 C104902
H2527629Certificate of AnalysisAug 07, 2025 C104902
K2526125Certificate of AnalysisAug 07, 2025 C104902
D2620247Certificate of AnalysisJul 01, 2024 C104902
D2620246Certificate of AnalysisJul 01, 2024 C104902
D2508775Certificate of AnalysisJul 01, 2024 C104902
B2327569Certificate of AnalysisJan 03, 2023 C104902
C2526841Certificate of AnalysisDec 22, 2021 C104902
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in ethanol (~20 mg/ml), methanol, acetone, glacial acetic acid, DMF, DMSO, and 1:1 DMF:PBS(pH 7.2) (~0.5 mg/ml). Insoluble in water.
SensitivityLight sensitive.
Molecular Weight392.600 g/mol
XLogP34.900
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count4
Exact Mass392.293 Da
Monoisotopic Mass392.293 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area77.800 Ų
Heavy Atom Count28
Formal Charge0
Complexity605.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count10
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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