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SODIUM CHENODEOXYCHOLATE

Sodium Chenodeoxycholate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

SODIUM CHENODEOXYCHOLATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 2646-38-0
CAS 2646-38-0PubChem CID 23696998

Sodium Chenodeoxycholate

IUPAC name
sodium (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]pentanoate
Molecular formula
C24H39NaO4
Molecular weight
414.6 g/mol
Exact mass
414.27460400 Da
Topological polar surface area
80.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
10

Also known as

Chenodeoxycholic acid sodium saltSodium chenodesoxycholateChenodesoxycholic acid sodium saltCHENODEOXYCHOLIC ACID, SODIUM SALT6V4571KSKENSC-681066RefChem:183837chenodeoxycholic acid sodium
16 more reported names
Chenodeoxycholic acid (sodium)Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,7-dihydroxy-, monosodium salt, (3alpha,5beta,7alpha)-UNII-6V4571KSKECCRIS 637CDCA sodiumCDCA (sodium)Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,7-dihydroxy-, monosodium salt, (3a,5b,7a)-WDFRNBJHDMUMBL-OICFXQLMSA-MHY-76847ANSC 681066AS-71716CS-0256303S09413alpha, 7alpha-Dihydroxy-5beta-cholanic acid sodium salt3Alpha,7alpha-dihydroxy-5beta-cholanic acid sodium salt3alpha,7alpha-Dihydroxy-5beta-cholan-24-oic Acid Sodium Salt
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Official European Commission record

CosIng substance ID
101191
Published in the Official Journal
Yes
Recorded by the Commission
2024-07-02
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Inventory details for SODIUM CHENODEOXYCHOLATE

INCI name

SODIUM CHENODEOXYCHOLATE

Description

Sodium Chenodeoxycholate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

Record provenance

Inventory reference
cosing-live-101191
Imported identity
SODIUM CHENODEOXYCHOLATE
Source update
2024-07-02
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
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Function
SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How SODIUM CHENODEOXYCHOLATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SODIUM CHENODEOXYCHOLATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

SODIUM CHENODEOXYCHOLATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

SODIUM CHENODEOXYCHOLATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for SODIUM CHENODEOXYCHOLATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for SODIUM CHENODEOXYCHOLATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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