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3A 7A 12A-TRIHYDROXY-5-CHOLAN-24-OIC ACID [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha-trihydroxy-5ß-cholan-24-oic acid
1, record 1, English, 3alpha%2C7alpha%2C12alpha%2Dtrihydroxy%2D5%C3%9F%2Dcholan%2D24%2Doic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cholic acid 2, record 1, English, cholic%20acid
correct
- Colalin 3, record 1, English, Colalin
trademark
- cholalic acid 4, record 1, English, cholalic%20acid
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The most abundant bile acid. 5, record 1, English, - 3alpha%2C7alpha%2C12alpha%2Dtrihydroxy%2D5%C3%9F%2Dcholan%2D24%2Doic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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%. 5, record 1, English, - 3alpha%2C7alpha%2C12alpha%2Dtrihydroxy%2D5%C3%9F%2Dcholan%2D24%2Doic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 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). 1, record 1, English, - 3alpha%2C7alpha%2C12alpha%2Dtrihydroxy%2D5%C3%9F%2Dcholan%2D24%2Doic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C24H40O5 6, record 1, English, - 3alpha%2C7alpha%2C12alpha%2Dtrihydroxy%2D5%C3%9F%2Dcholan%2D24%2Doic%20acid
Record 1, Key term(s)
- 3a,7a,12a-trihydroxy-5ß-cholan-24-oic acid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Biochimie
- Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acide 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha-trihydroxy-5ß-cholan-24-oïque
1, record 1, French, acide%203alpha%2C7alpha%2C12alpha%2Dtrihydroxy%2D5%C3%9F%2Dcholan%2D24%2Do%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acide cholique 2, record 1, French, acide%20cholique
correct, masculine noun
- acide cholalique 3, record 1, French, acide%20cholalique
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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). 4, record 1, French, - acide%203alpha%2C7alpha%2C12alpha%2Dtrihydroxy%2D5%C3%9F%2Dcholan%2D24%2Do%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 5, record 1, French, - acide%203alpha%2C7alpha%2C12alpha%2Dtrihydroxy%2D5%C3%9F%2Dcholan%2D24%2Do%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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). 1, record 1, French, - acide%203alpha%2C7alpha%2C12alpha%2Dtrihydroxy%2D5%C3%9F%2Dcholan%2D24%2Do%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C24H40O5 4, record 1, French, - acide%203alpha%2C7alpha%2C12alpha%2Dtrihydroxy%2D5%C3%9F%2Dcholan%2D24%2Do%C3%AFque
Record 1, Key term(s)
- acide 3a,7a,12α-trihydroxy-5ß-cholan-24-oïque
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Bioquímica
- Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido cólico
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20c%C3%B3lico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ácido colálico 2, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20col%C3%A1lico
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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%. 3, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20c%C3%B3lico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C24H40O5 4, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20c%C3%B3lico
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