Synonyms: beta-MCA; (3a,5b,6b,7b)-3,6,7-trihydroxy-cholan-24-oic acid; 5beta-Cholanic acid-3alpha,6beta,7beta-triol; beta-Muricholic Acid
Molecular Formula: C24H40O5
Molecular Weight: 408.57
Linear Structural Formula: C24H40O5
MDL Number: MFCD00271403
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: beta-Muricholic acid (beta-MCA) is a natural murine-specific bile acid. beta-Muricholic acid has been shown to reduce the absorption of cholesterol. It also has some activity as a farnesoid X receptor antagonist.