Molecular Formula: C
24H
40O
3 Molecular Weight: 376.5726
InChIKey: SMEROWZSTRWXGI-HVATVPOCSA-N
A bile acid formed from chenodeoxycholate by bacterial action, usually conjugated with glycine or taurine. It acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for absorption and is itself absorbed. It is used as cholagogue and choleretic.
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