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CHOLALIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2013-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
C24H40O5
formula, see observation
81-25-4
CAS number
DEF

The most abundant bile acid.

CONT

In bile, it [cholic acid] is conjugated with the amino acids glycine and taurine as glycocholic acid and taurocholic acid, respectively, and does not occur free ... mp 198C. Use: Biochemical research, pharmaceutical intermediate, emulsifying agent in foods, up to 0.1%.

OBS

3alpha,7alpha,12alpha-trihydroxy-5ß-cholan-24-oic acid: The word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C24H40O5

Key term(s)
  • 3a,7a,12a-trihydroxy-5ß-cholan-24-oic acid

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Biochimie
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C24H40O5
formula, see observation
81-25-4
CAS number
DEF

Acide [...] qui est le principal constituant acide de la bile des mammifères, que l'on utilise pour les recherches biochimiques et comme agent thérapeutique (cholalogue, hyperacidité, antinévralgique).

CONT

Dans la bile, l'acide cholique se trouve combiné sous forme d'amides avec la glycine (acide glycocholique) ou la taurine (acide taurocholique). L'élucidation de sa structure [...] est un des grands triomphes de la chimie organique classique.

OBS

acide 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha-trihydroxy-5ß-cholan-24-oïque : Le mot «alpha» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C24H40O5

Key term(s)
  • acide 3a,7a,12α-trihydroxy-5ß-cholan-24-oïque

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Bioquímica
  • Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C24H40O5
formula, see observation
81-25-4
CAS number
DEF

Es el ácido biliar más importante. Sabor amargo con regusto dulzón. Soluble en ácido acético glacial, acetona y alcohol; algo soluble en cloroformo; prácticamente insoluble en agua y benceno. Su uso en alimentos está limitado a un 0,1%.

OBS

Fórmula química: C24H40O5

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