Substance
ID:3340
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
(4R)-4-[(1S,2S,5S,7S,10R,11S,14S,15R,16R)-5,16-dihydroxy-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadecan-14-yl]pentanoic acid
Synonyms
Deoxycholic Acid
IUPAC Traditional name
@deoxycholic acid
Properties
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Molecule Details
Drug Groups
experimental
Description
A bile acid formed by bacterial action from cholate. It is usually conjugated with glycine or taurine. Deoxycholic acid acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for intestinal absorption, is reabsorbed itself, and is used as a choleretic and detergent. [PubChem]
Molecular Spectra
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