β-Muricholic Acid

SKU: orb1694620

Description

β-Muricholic acid (β-MCA) is a primary bile acid specific to mice, known to inhibit hepatic HMG-CoA reductase activity and dissolve cholesterol gallstones in vivo. It serves as a critical research tool for studying bile acid metabolism, cholesterol homeostasis, and gallstone disease in murine models.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 2393-59-1
• MW: 408.57
• Formula: C₂₄H₄₀O₅
• SMILES: C[C@@]12[C@@]3([C@]([C@]4([C@](C)(CC3)[C@@]([C@@H](CCC(O)=O)C)(CC4)[H])[H])([C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@]1(C[C@H](O)CC2)[H])[H])[H]
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite,Others

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

5283853