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Sodium taurocholate hydrate, 96%
Description
Sodium taurocholate is a bile acid having detergent capabilities; natural surfactant. It is used for solubilization of protein. In the preparation of digestive enzymes, it is used as an emulsifier.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
- Sodium taurocholate hydrate is a bile acid conjugate of taurine and cholic acid that acts as a detergent
- Sodium taurocholate solubilizes fats within the digestive system
- It is the main component of bile acid in carnivorous animals; metabolites are also common in human bile
Application
- Sodium taurocholate hydrate can be used as an emulsifier for protein isolation
Specifications
Specifications
| Assay Percent Range | 0.97 |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in Water (50mg/mL- Clear Solution) |
| Formula Weight | 537.73 (Anhydrous) |
| Chemical Name or Material | Sodium Taurocholate Hydrate |
Safety and Handling
- Sodium taurocholate hydrate
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : TAUROCHOLIC ACID, SODIUM SALT HYDRATE
RUO – Research Use Only
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