Dehydrocholic acid

Dehydrocholic acid
Identifiers
CAS number 81-23-2
PubChem 6674
ChemSpider 6422
KEGG D06438
ChEMBL CHEMBL514446
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Properties
Molecular formula C24H34O5
Molar mass 402.52
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 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.