Dehydrocholic acid
- Methyl 3,7,12 - 5beta - cholan - Trioxo -24- oicacid
- Methyl 3,7,12 - Triketocholansäure
White solid
Fixed
235-238 ° C
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Dehydrocholic acid is a chemical compound selected from the group of the bile acids.
Production and representation
Dehydrocholic acid may be obtained by oxidation of cholic acid.
Properties
Dehydrocholic acid is a white solid. It occurs naturally in bovine bile.
Use
Dehydrocholic acid was formerly used as a cholagogue, choleretic and test substance.