Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Ursodeoxycholic acid (CAS: 128-13-2)?
Answer
Ursodeoxycholic acid (CAS: 128-13-2) is mainly used in pharmaceuticals to treat gallstones and chronic liver diseases such as primary biliary cholangiopathy. It is also employed in research for studying bile acid receptors and in the food industry as a natural bile acid supplement. Its applications span from medical treatments to scientific research and industrial uses.
About
CAS No
128-13-2
English Name
Ursodeoxycholic acid
Molecular Formula
C24H40O4
Molecular Weight
392.58 g/mol
SMILES
O[C@H]1CC[C@]2(C)[C@@]3([H])CC[C@]4(C)[C@@H]([C@H](C)CCC(O)=O)CC[C@@]4([H])[C@]3([H])[C@@H](O)CC2C1
InChIKey
RUDATBOHQWOJDD-ROKSHQGPSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
