β-Deoxycholic acid

β-Deoxycholic acid - Names and Identifiers

Name	5beta-Cholanic acid-3beta,12alpha-diol
Synonyms	β-Deoxycholic acid 3β-Deoxycholic Acid Cholic Acid Impurity 12 3b,12a-Dihydroxy-5b-cholanoic acid 3β,12α-Dihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic acid 5beta-Cholanic acid-3beta,12alpha-diol 3-BETA,12-ALPHA-DIHYDROXY-5-BETA-CHOLANOICACID 3beta,12alpha-dihydroxy-5beta-cholan-24-oic acid (4R)-4-[(3S,5R,8R,9S,10S,12S,13R,14S,17R)-3,12-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pentanoic acid
CAS	570-63-8

β-Deoxycholic acid - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C24H40O4
Molar Mass	392.57
Storage Condition	-20℃

β-Deoxycholic acid - Introduction

5 beta-cholanic acid-3beta,12alpha-diol (5β-cholyl-3β, 12α-diol) is a natural bile acid metabolite. The following is a description of the properties, uses, preparation methods and safety information of the compound:

Nature:
5beta-Cholanic acid-3beta,12alpha-diol is a solid compound with a chemical formula of C24H40O3 and a relative molecular mass of 376.57g/mol. It has a white or off-white granular or crystalline solid.

Use:
5beta-cholanic acid-3beta,12Alpha-diol has certain applications in the field of medicine and biology. It is an important intermediate for the synthesis of various bile acid metabolites and drugs, and can be used to study bile acid metabolism, activation and inhibition of bile acid receptors. In addition, it is also used as a functional additive in the composition of cosmetics and skin care products.

Preparation Method:
5 beta-cholanic acid-3beta,12alpha-diol can be obtained by organic synthesis in multiple steps. A common method of preparation is synthesis from natural bile acids by chemical reactions and synthetic transformation steps.

Safety Information:
For 5beta-Cholanic acid-3beta, the specific toxicity and safety data of 12alpha-diol are still relatively limited, so appropriate protective measures need to be taken during use. Exposure to and inhalation of dust or gas from this compound may cause health effects and direct contact with skin and eyes should be avoided. When using and handling the compound, follow appropriate laboratory safety practices and wear personal protective equipment such as protective gloves, goggles and protective masks.

Last Update：2024-04-09 21:54:55