Compound Q&A
What industries use (3alpha,5beta,7alpha,12alpha)-3,7,12-Trihydroxy(2,2,4,4-~2~H_4_)cholan-24-oic acid (CAS: 116380-66-6)?
Answer
This compound is used in the pharmaceutical industry for producing bile acid analogs, which are important in the treatment of cholesterol-related disorders. It is also utilized in the polymer industry for synthesizing biodegradable polymers and in the semiconductor industry for developing chemical vapor deposition precursors.
About
CAS No
116380-66-6
English Name
(3alpha,5beta,7alpha,12alpha)-3,7,12-Trihydroxy(2,2,4,4-~2~H_4_)cholan-24-oic acid
Molecular Formula
C24H36D4O5
Molecular Weight
412.6 g/mol
SMILES
CC(CCC(=O)O)C1CCC2C1(C(CC3C2C(CC4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)O)O)C
InChIKey
BHQCQFFYRZLCQQ-YFEOEUIKSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-01 15:34
