3-Oxocholic acid
3-Oxocholic acid (3-Ketocholic acid) is a mammalian bile steroid acid and a primary metabolite of intestinal bile degradation by Clostridium perfringens. It serves as a key research tool for studying bile acid metabolism, microbial-host interactions, and related in vitro and in vivo metabolic pathways.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
2304-89-4
Product Name Alternative
Endogenous Metabolite, 3-Oxocholic acid, 3-Ketocholic acid, EndogenousMetabolite
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
99.44% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:90 mg/mL (221.37 mM)
Smiles
[H][C@@]1 (CC[C@@]2 ([H]) [C@]3 ([H]) [C@H] (O) C[C@]4 ([H]) CC (=O) CC[C@]4 (C) [C@@]3 ([H]) C[C@H] (O) [C@]12C) [C@H] (C) CCC (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C24H38O5
Molecular Weight
406.56
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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