ω-Muricholic Acid

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ω-Muricholic Acid Structure
ω-Muricholic Acid structure
Common Name ω-Muricholic Acid
CAS Number 6830-03-1 Molecular Weight 408.571
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 565.7±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C24H40O5 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 310.0±23.8 °C

 Use of ω-Muricholic Acid


ω-Muricholic acid (ω-MCA) is a murine-specific secondary bile acid[1].

 Names

Name ω-Muricholate
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 ω-Muricholic Acid Biological Activity

Description ω-Muricholic acid (ω-MCA) is a murine-specific secondary bile acid[1].
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Target

Microbial Metabolite

Human Endogenous Metabolite

References

[1]. Eyssen H, De Pauw G, Stragier J, Verhulst A. Cooperative formation of omega-muricholic acid by intestinal microorganisms. Appl Environ Microbiol. 1983 Jan;45(1):141-7.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 565.7±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C24H40O5
Molecular Weight 408.571
Flash Point 310.0±23.8 °C
Exact Mass 408.287567
LogP 3.82
Vapour Pressure 0.0±3.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.558
Storage condition -20°C

 Synonyms

ω-Muricholic Acid
ω-Muricholate
ω-Muricholic acid
Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,6,7-trihydroxy-, (3α,5β,6α,7β)-
(3a,5b,6a,7b)-3,6,7-trihydroxy-Cholan-24-oic acid
(3α,5β,6α,7β)-3,6,7-Trihydroxycholan-24-oic acid