Dehydrocholic acid
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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 |
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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
- ↑ 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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