Allocholic acid
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.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
2464-18-8
Product Name Alternative
Bile, Allocholic acid, isomer, inhibit, metabolite, olfactory system, olfactory, fetal, Inhibitor, stimulant, system, vertebrates
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
97.20% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:5 mg/mL (12.24 mM) ; DMSO:247 mg/mL (604.55 mM)
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
Molecular Formula
C24H40O5
Molecular Weight
408.57
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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