Nor-desoxycholic acid

CAS: 53608-86-9

Ref. 3D-FN65507

Product Information

• Name: Nor-desoxycholic acid
• Synonyms: 3,12-Dihydroxy-norcholanic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Nor-desoxycholic acid is a bile acid derivative, which is a secondary bile acid originally derived from the microbial metabolism of primary bile acids. It is sourced from the bacterial transformation of cholic acid in the intestines. With its molecular structure altered by the removal of a hydroxyl group at a specific carbon position, Nor-desoxycholic acid plays a role in modulating cholesterol and lipid metabolism.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 378.55 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₃H₃₈O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White/Off-White Solid