Homocholic acid
Homocholic acid is a synthetic steroid analogue. Homocholic acid can be labeled with 75Se and is used for SeHCAT detection (a method for diagnosing bile acid malabsorption) [1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[7170-94-7]
UNSPSC
12352211
Target
Drug Derivative
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Smiles
O[C@H]1[C@@]2([H])[C@@]3([H])[C@@]([C@@](CC3)([H])[C@H](C)CCCC(O)=O)([C@H](C[C@]2([H])[C@@]4([C@](C[C@@H](CC4)O)([H])C1)C)O)C
Molecular Formula
C25H42O5
Molecular Weight
422.60
References & Citations
[1]nJohnston IM, et al. Characterizing Factors Associated With Differences in FGF19 Blood Levels and Synthesis in Patients With Primary Bile Acid Diarrhea. Am J Gastroenterol. 2016 Mar;111 (3) :423-32. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2015.424IF: 7.6 Q1 . Epub 2016 Feb 9.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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