Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (3beta,5beta,7beta,8xi,20R)-3,7-Dihydroxycholan-24-oic acid (CAS: 78919-26-3)?
Answer
(3beta,5beta,7beta,8xi,20R)-3,7-Dihydroxycholan-24-oic acid (CDCA) is primarily used as a reagent in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. It is also found in bile and can be used in the treatment of certain liver diseases. CDCA can aid in the study of bile acid metabolism and the development of drugs targeting the digestive system.
About
CAS No
78919-26-3
English Name
(3beta,5beta,7beta,8xi,20R)-3,7-Dihydroxycholan-24-oic acid
Molecular Formula
C24H40O4
Molecular Weight
392.58 g/mol
SMILES
CC(CCC(=O)O)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2C(CC4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)O)C
InChIKey
RUDATBOHQWOJDD-DNMBCGTGSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-16 16:48
