7-Keto-3α,12-α-dihydroxycholanic acid

CAS: 911-40-0

Ref. 3D-FK24796

Product Information

• Name: 7-Keto-3α,12-α-dihydroxycholanic acid
• Synonyms: (3α,5β,12α)-3,12-Dihydroxy-7-oxo-cholan-24-oic acid3α,12α-Dihydroxy-7-keto-5β-cholanic acid7-Oxodeoxycholic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 7-Keto-3α,12-α-dihydroxycholanic acid is a lipid molecule that belongs to the class of sodium salts. It has been shown to form stable complexes with biological samples and is useful for sample preparation before analysis. 7-Keto-3α,12-α-dihydroxycholanic acid has been used in studies of hepatic steatosis in rats, which demonstrated statistically significant changes in liver fat content. This molecule also may be involved in bowel disease because it is a precursor for bile acids and the synthesis of cholesterol. 7KDHC has been associated with redox potential and microbial metabolism. 7KDHC may also have anti-inflammatory effects that help reduce symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 406.56 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₄H₃₈O₅
• Purity: Min. 95 Area-%
• Color/Form: White Powder