Taurocholic acid

• Catalog Number: ACM81243
• Product Name: Taurocholic acid
• CAS: 81-24-3
• Category: Main Products
• Synonyms: 2-[[(3α,5β,7α,12α)-3,7,12-Trihydroxy-24-oxocholan-24-yl]amino]ethanesulfonic Acid;‡3α,7α,12α-Trihydroxy-5β-cholanic Acid-24-taurine; Cholaic Acid; Cholic Acid Taurine Conjugate
• Molecular Weight: 515.706
• Molecular Formula: C26H45NO7S
• Melting Point: >112 °C
• Appearance: White to off-white solid
• Storage: Solid
• Physical State: Freezer

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of taurocholic acid?

The molecular formula of taurocholic acid is C26H45NO7S.

What is the molecular weight of taurocholic acid?

The molecular weight of taurocholic acid is 515.7 g/mol.

What are the synonyms of taurocholic acid?

The synonyms of taurocholic acid are TAUROCHOLIC ACID, Taurocholate, 81-24-3, Cholyltaurine, and Cholaic acid.

What is the role of taurocholic acid in mammals?

Taurocholic acid usually occurs as the sodium salt of bile in mammals and has a role as a human metabolite.

What is the chemical structure of taurocholic acid?

The chemical structure of taurocholic acid can be viewed at the following link: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/image/img3d.cgi?&cid=6675&t=s

What is the IUPAC name of taurocholic acid?

The IUPAC name of taurocholic acid is 2-[[(4R)-4-[(3R,5S,7R,8R,9S,10S,12S,13R,14S,17R)-3,7,12-trihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pentanoyl]amino]ethanesulfonic acid.

What is the InChI key of taurocholic acid?

The InChI key of taurocholic acid is WBWWGRHZICKQGZ-HZAMXZRMSA-N.

What is the CAS number of taurocholic acid?

The CAS number of taurocholic acid is 81-24-3.

What is the chief ingredient of the bile of carnivorous animals?

The chief ingredient of the bile of carnivorous animals is the sodium salt of taurocholic acid.

What is the use of taurocholic acid?

Taurocholic acid is used as a cholagogue and cholerectic.