Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Lithocholic acid (CAS: 434-13-9)?
Answer
Lithocholic acid is primarily used in pharmaceutical research for its potential therapeutic applications, such as in the development of drugs targeting liver diseases and cancer. It is also utilized in biochemical studies to investigate bile acid metabolism and in some industrial applications for its surfactant properties. Additionally, it serves as a research tool in studying the effects of bile acids on cellular processes.
About
CAS No
434-13-9
English Name
Lithocholic acid
Molecular Formula
C24H40O3
Molecular Weight
376.5810000000002 g/mol
SMILES
C[C@H](CCC(O)=O)[C@H]1CC[C@@]2([H])[C@]3([H])CC[C@]4([H])C[C@H](O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@@]3([H])CC[C@]12C
InChIKey
SMEROWZSTRWXGI-HVATVPOCSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
