Sodium taurochenodeoxycholate is commonly used in biochemical research and pharmaceutical formulations as a bile salt to aid in solubilizing lipids and membrane proteins.

Its main purpose is to act as a surfactant that helps emulsify fats and improve the absorption of poorly water-soluble substances.

Sodium taurochenodeoxycholate is a conjugated bile acid derived from chenodeoxycholic acid and taurine characterized by its amphipathic nature which allows it to interact with both lipids and aqueous environments.