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Glycochenodeoxycholic acid

Also known as Glycochenodeoxycholate, Chenodeoxycholylglycine, GCDCA

CAS 640-79-9Formula C26H43NO5Molar mass 449.63 g/mol
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Glycochenodeoxycholic acid chemical structure, C26H43NO5, CAS 640-79-9
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CAS number
640-79-9
Formula
C26H43NO5
Molar mass
449.63 g/mol
HS code
292429
Category
Steroids and sterols

What is Glycochenodeoxycholic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Glycochenodeoxycholic acid is a bile acid glycine conjugate having 3alpha,7alpha-dihydroxy-5beta-cholan-24-oyl as the bile acid component. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is functionally related to a chenodeoxycholic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a glycochenodeoxycholate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-[[(4R)-4-[(3R,5S,7R,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-3,7-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pentanoyl]amino]acetic acid
CAS number
640-79-9 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C26H43NO5
UNII
451ZNJ667Y
InChIKey
GHCZAUBVMUEKKP-GYPHWSFCSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C26H43NO5/c1-15(4-7-22(30)27-14-23(31)32)18-5-6-19-24-20(9-11-26(18,19)3)25(2)10-8-17(28)12-16(25)13-21(24)29/h15-21,24,28-29H,4-14H2,1-3H3,(H,27,30)(H,31,32)/t15-,16+,17-,18-,19+,20+,21-,24+,25+,26-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
CC(CCC(=O)NCC(=O)O)C1CCC2C3C(O)CC4CC(O)CCC4(C)C3CCC12C
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@H](CCC(=O)NCC(=O)O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2[C@@H](C[C@H]4[C@@]3(CC[C@H](C4)O)C)O)C

Synonyms

  • Glycochenodeoxycholate
  • Chenodeoxycholylglycine
  • GCDCA
  • Chenodeoxyglycocholate
  • Chenodeoxyglycocholic acid
  • N-(3alpha,7alpha-dihydroxy-5beta-cholan-24-oyl)-glycine
  • Glycine, N-((3alpha,5beta,7alpha)-3,7-dihydroxy-24-oxocholan-24-yl)-
  • Chenodeoxycholate, Glycine
  • Acid, Glycochenodeoxycholic
  • 2-((4R)-4-((1S,2S,5R,7S,9R,10R,11S,14R,15R)-5,9-dihydroxy-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo(8.7.0.0^(2,7).0^(11,15))heptadecan-14-yl)pentanamido)acetic acid
  • 2-[(4R)-4-[(1S,2S,5R,7S,9R,10R,11S,14R,15R)-5,9-dihydroxy-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadecan-14-yl]pentanamido]acetic acid
  • Glycine chenodeoxycholate
  • 12-Deoxycholylglycine
  • 12-Desoxycholylglycine
  • Glycylchenodeoxycholic acid
  • GCDC
  • Glycoanthropodeoxycholic acid
  • ST 24:1, O3, G
  • Chenodeoxycholic acid glycine conjugate
  • CHO
  • GCDA
  • Glycylchenodeoxycholate
  • Glykochenodesoxycholsaure
  • glyco-chenodeoxycholic acid
  • Glycochenodeoxycholic acid, >98%
Show all 35 synonyms
  • (23R)-Hydroxychenodeoxycholylglycine
  • 2-[(4R)-4-[(1R,3aS,3bR,4R,5aS,7R,9aS,9bS,11aR)-4,7-dihydroxy-9a,11a-dimethyl-hexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-1-yl]pentanamido]acetic acid
  • N-(3a,7a-dihydroxy-5b-cholan-24-oyl)-Glycine
  • 3a,7a-Dihydroxy-N-(carboxymethyl)-5b-cholan-24-amide
  • N-(3alpha,7alpha-Dihydroxy-24-oxocholan-24-yl)glycine
  • N-(3alpha,7alpha-dihydroxy-5beta-cholan-24-oyl)glycine
  • N-(carboxymethyl)-3a,7a-dihydroxy-5b-Cholan-24-amide
  • N-[(3a,5b,7a)-3,7-dihydroxy-24-oxocholan-24-yl]-Glycine
  • 3alpha,7alpha-Dihydroxy-5beta-cholanoic acid N-(carboxymethyl)amide
  • [(3alpha,7alpha-dihydroxy-24-oxo-5beta-cholan-24-yl)amino]acetic acid

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
449.63 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
449.3141 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
3.59calc.
Topological polar surface area
106.9 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
4calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
6calc.
Heavy atoms
32calc.
Rings
4calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.92calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
10calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1CCC2C(C1)CCC1C3CCCC3CCC21

C1CCC2C(C1)CCC1C3CCCC3CCC21

4 rings, 17 atoms.

1,694 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Pharmacological actions

  • Detergents

Roles

  • animal metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • human metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Glycochenodeoxycholic acid is traded under.

HS 2924.29Indicative HS code

Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives, salts thereof, other

World exports in 2024
$5.69B
−5.1% vs 2023, imports $5.8B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China32.3%
  2. Switzerland * partner reported13.6%
  3. Norway * partner reported12.8%
Top importers
  1. United States15.9%
  2. Ireland15.8%
  3. Germany11.9%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Glycochenodeoxycholic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Glycochenodeoxycholic acid?

Glycochenodeoxycholic acid is a bile acid glycine conjugate having 3alpha,7alpha-dihydroxy-5beta-cholan-24-oyl as the bile acid component. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is functionally related to a chenodeoxycholic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a glycochenodeoxycholate.

What is the CAS number of Glycochenodeoxycholic acid?

The CAS registry number of Glycochenodeoxycholic acid is 640-79-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Glycochenodeoxycholic acid?

The molecular formula of Glycochenodeoxycholic acid is C26H43NO5 and its molar mass is 449.63 g/mol.

What is Glycochenodeoxycholic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of Glycochenodeoxycholic acid include animal metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite, human metabolite, mammalian metabolite, metabolite and 1 more.

Is Glycochenodeoxycholic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Glycochenodeoxycholic acid is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Glycochenodeoxycholic acid?

Glycochenodeoxycholic acid is usually classified under HS code 292429 (Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives, salts thereof, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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