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Chenodiol

CAS Number

474-25-9

Synonym

Chenic acid; Chenix; Chenodeoxycholic acid; 5-beta-Cholan-24-oic acid, 3-alpha,7-alpha-dihydroxy-; Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,7-dihydroxy-, (3-alpha,5-beta,7-alpha)- (9CI); Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,7-dihydroxy-, (3alpha,5beta,7alpha)-

Occurrence/Use

Medicine (dissolution of gallstones); research chemical (proteomics); endogenously produced bile acid

Chenodiol

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Reproductive Toxicity: 
Currently listed

Reproductive Toxicity

Listed as causing: 
Developmental Toxicity
Developmental Toxicity
Date of Listing: 
04/01/1990
Basis for Listing: 
Formally Required