Description
Sodium taurocholate is the sodium salt of taurocholic acid, a bile acid composed of cholic acid and taurine. It has many microbiological uses, and is a well-known recipe component of MacConkey agar.
It is also often used to solubilize lipids and membrane proteins, as well as functioning as an activator during studies involving different types of lipases.
Product Specifications
Taurocholic acid sodium salt
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADE
Formula:C 26H44NO7SNa
MW:537.70 g/mol
Storage/Handling:Keep dry, and protect from light.
PubChem CID: 23666345