Chenodeoxycholic acid is a primary bile acid involved in the emulsification of fats and is used therapeutically to dissolve certain types of gallstones and to treat cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis. Its therapeutic use is listed as gastrointestinal agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Chenodiol, CDCA, Chenodesoxycholic acid and Fluibil. Its PubChem CID is 10133.
Chenodeoxycholic acid
| CAS No | 474-25-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C24H40O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 392.57 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (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]pentanoic acid |
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Chenodeoxycholic acid is a primary bile acid involved in the emulsification of fats and is used therapeutically to dissolve certain types of gallstones and to treat cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis.
The listed CAS number is 474-25-9.
The listed molecular formula is C24H40O4.
The listed molecular weight is 392.57 g/mol.
(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]pentanoic acid.
The source lists Chenodiol, CDCA, Chenodesoxycholic acid and Fluibil.