Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (3alpha,5beta,6alpha)-3,6-Dihydroxycholan-24-oic acid (CAS: 83-49-8)?
Answer
(3alpha,5beta,6alpha)-3,6-Dihydroxycholan-24-oic acid (CAS: 83-49-8) is primarily used in pharmaceutical research for its potential therapeutic properties. It also finds applications in biochemical studies related to bile acid metabolism, and may be used in industrial and food sectors as a component in specialized formulations or as a research reagent.
About
CAS No
83-49-8
English Name
(3alpha,5beta,6alpha)-3,6-Dihydroxycholan-24-oic acid
Molecular Formula
C24H40O4
Molecular Weight
392.58 g/mol
SMILES
OC1CC[C@]2(C(C1)CC([C@@H]1[C@@H]2CC[C@]2([C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@H](CCC(=O)O)C)C)O)C
InChIKey
DGABKXLVXPYZII-SIBKNCMHSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
