Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (3alpha,5beta,6alpha,7alpha,8xi)-6-Ethyl-3,7-dihydroxycholan-24-oic acid (CAS: 459789-99-2)?
Answer
This compound is primarily used in pharmaceutical research for studying its potential therapeutic properties. It may also find applications in biochemical studies related to lipid metabolism and bile acid signaling. Due to its unique structure, it is of interest in drug development and as a model compound for understanding bile acid derivatives.
About
CAS No
459789-99-2
English Name
(3alpha,5beta,6alpha,7alpha,8xi)-6-Ethyl-3,7-dihydroxycholan-24-oic acid
Molecular Formula
C26H44O4
Molecular Weight
420.63400000000024 g/mol
SMILES
CC[C@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@H]2[C@@H]3CC[C@H]([C@H](C)CCC(=O)O)[C@@]3(C)CC[C@@H]2[C@@]4(C)CC[C@@H](O)C[C@@H]14
InChIKey
ZXERDUOLZKYMJM-ZWECCWDJSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
