Synonym: 3α,7α-Dihydroxy-5β-cholanic acid, 5β-Cholanic acid-3α,7α-diol, Chenodiol
CAS Number: 74-25-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C24H40O4
Molecular Weight: 392.57
Beilstein Registry Number: 3219887
EC Number: 207-481-8
MDL Number: MFCD00064142
PubChem Substance ID: 24893153
Application
Chenodeoxycholic acid has been used in a study to assess its effects as a long-term replacement therapy for cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX). It has also been used in a study to investigate its effects on the small-intestinal absorption of bile acids in patients with ileostomies.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Bile Acid
General Description
Chenodeoxycholic acid is a bile acid synthesized in the liver from cholesterol.
Packaging
100 mg in glass bottle; 5, 25 g in glass bottle
Description: anionic
Assay: ≥97%
CMC: 3
MP: 165-167°C(lit.)
Gene Information: human ... CYP1A2(1544)