Taurochenodeoxycholic acid

Taurochenodeoxycholic acid
Taurochenodeoxycholic acid
Identifiers
CAS number 516-35-8 YesY
PubChem 387316
ChemSpider 343282 YesY
ChEBI CHEBI:16525 YesY
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Properties
Molecular formula C26H45NO6S
Molar mass 499.7 g mol−1
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Taurochenodeoxycholic acid is a bile acidformed in the liver by conjugation of chenodeoxycholate with taurine, usually as the sodium salt. It acts as detergent to solubilise fats in the small intestine and is itself absorbed. It is used as a cholagogue and choleretic.

See also

  • Tauroursodeoxycholic acid, an epimer