Dehydrocholic acid

Dehydrocholic acid
Names
IUPAC name
(4R)-4-[(5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-3,7,12-trioxo-1,2,4,5,6,8,9,11,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pentanoic acid
Identifiers
81-23-2
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChEMBL ChEMBL514446
ChemSpider 6422
ECHA InfoCard 100.001.215
KEGG D06438
PubChem 6674
UNII NH5000009I YesY
Properties
C24H34O5
Molar mass 402.52
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Dehydrocholic acid is a synthetic bile acid, manufactured by the oxidation of cholic acid. It acts as a hydrocholeretic, increasing bile output to clear increased bile acid load.[1]

References

  1. Yousef IM, Barnwell SG, Tuchweber B, Weber A, Roy CC (1987). "Effect of complete sulfation of bile acids on bile formation in rats". Hepatology. 7 (3): 535–42. doi:10.1002/hep.1840070320. PMID 3570165.
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