Norcholic acid

• CAT Number: R053499
• CAS Number: 60696-62-0
• Molecular Formula: C23H38O5
• Molecular Weight: 394.54
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (3R)-3-[(3R,5S,7R,8R,9S,10S,12S,13R,14S,17R)-3,7,12-trihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]butanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C23H38O5/c1-12(8-20(27)28)15-4-5-16-21-17(11-19(26)23(15,16)3)22(2)7-6-14(24)9-13(22)10-18(21)25/h12-19,21,24-26H,4-11H2,1-3H3,(H,27,28)/t12-,13+,14-,15-,16+,17+,18-,19+,21+,22+,23-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: SHUYNJFEXPRUGR-RTCCEZQESA-N
• SMILES: C[C@H](CC(=O)O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1([C@H](C[C@H]3[C@H]2[C@@H](C[C@H]4[C@@]3(CC[C@H](C4)O)C)O)O)C

Norcholic acid（Cat No.:R053499）is a trihydroxy bile acid derivative formed by the partial degradation or modification of cholic acid, lacking one carbon atom in the side chain. It is a secondary bile acid that plays a role in the digestion and absorption of dietary fats and cholesterol. Norcholic acid is often studied for its involvement in liver function, bile metabolism, and its interaction with gut microbiota. Due to its structural similarity to primary bile acids, it is used in research to investigate bile acid signaling, enterohepatic circulation, and potential therapeutic roles in liver and gastrointestinal disorders.