Allocholic acid

Names

[ Name ]:
Allocholic acid

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Allocholic acid is a typically fetal bile acid found in vertebrates and reappears during liver regeneration and carcinogenesis. Allocholic acid is also a potent and specific stimulant of the adult olfactory system[1][2][3].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Others

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

[References]

[1]. ThomasBriggs, et al. Allocholic acid, the major component in bile from the river carpsucker, Carpiodes carpio (Rafinesque) (Catostomidae). Comp Biochem Physiol B. 1972 Jul 15;42(3):493-6.

[2]. Li W, et al. The olfactory system of migratory adult sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) is specifically and acutely sensitive to unique bile acids released by conspecific larvae. J Gen Physiol. 1995 May;105(5):569-87.

[3]. Mendoza ME, et al. Physiological characteristics of allo-cholic acid. J Lipid Res. 2003 Jan;44(1):84-92.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.184g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
583.9ºC at 760 mmHg

[ Melting Point ]:
250-251ºC

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₂₄H₄₀O₅

[ Molecular Weight ]:
408.57100

[ Flash Point ]:
321ºC

[ Exact Mass ]:
408.28800

[ PSA ]:
97.99000

[ LogP ]:
3.44870

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
4.59E-16mmHg at 25°C

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.558

[ Storage condition ]:
20°C

Safety Information

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xn

Related Compounds

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