Hyodeoxycholic acid 【Product name】Hyodeoxycholic acid 【Molecular formula】C 24 H 40 O 4 【Molecular weight】392.57 【CAS No.】 83-49-8 【Melting point】 190～201℃, error is less than 3℃ 【Specific rotation】+6.5～+90° 【Properties】White-like or white powder, odorless, slightly fishy, slightly bitter, easily soluble in ethanol and glacial acetic acid, slightly soluble in acetone,aether, ethyl acetate and benzene etc.. 【Actions and uses】It is cholagogue, which can prevent cholic acid from forming. Mainly used in reducing cholesterin in blood; suitable for Ⅰa or Ⅰb hyperlipemia. 【Packing】25KG woven bag or carton with plastic lining.