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Norcholanic acid

Also known as 24-nor-5beta-cholanic acid, (5.Beta.)-24-norcholan-23-oic acid, (3R)-3-[(5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]butanoic acid

CAS 511-18-2Formula C23H38O2Molar mass 346.56 g/molEC 208-125-4
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Norcholanic acid chemical structure, C23H38O2, CAS 511-18-2
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CAS number
511-18-2
Formula
C23H38O2
Molar mass
346.56 g/mol
EC number
208-125-4
HS code
291620
Category
Steroids and sterols

What is Norcholanic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Norcholanic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C23H38O2 and a molar mass of 346.56 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 511-18-2. The IUPAC name is (3R)-3-[(5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]butanoic acid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(3R)-3-[(5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]butanoic acid
CAS number
511-18-2 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
208-125-4
Molecular formula
C23H38O2
UNII
S794U3XDGZ
InChIKey
UNDDRXNWYMVMIX-RDIILWCNSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C23H38O2/c1-15(14-21(24)25)18-9-10-19-17-8-7-16-6-4-5-12-22(16,2)20(17)11-13-23(18,19)3/h15-20H,4-14H2,1-3H3,(H,24,25)/t15-,16+,17+,18-,19+,20+,22+,23-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
CC(CC(=O)O)C1CCC2C3CCC4CCCCC4(C)C3CCC12C
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@H](CC(=O)O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CC[C@H]4[C@@]3(CCCC4)C)C

Synonyms

  • 24-nor-5beta-cholanic acid
  • (5.Beta.)-24-norcholan-23-oic acid
  • (3R)-3-[(5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]butanoic acid
  • 24-Norcholan-23-oic acid, (5.beta.)-
  • beta-methylandrostane-17beta-propionic acid
  • (3R)-3-((5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta(a)phenanthren-17-yl)butanoic acid
  • (5Beta)-24-norcholan-23-oic acid
  • 24-Norcholan-23-oic acid, (5beta)-
  • 24-Nor-5beta-cholan-23-oic acid
  • (3R)-3-[(1R,3aS,3bR,5aS,9aS,9bS,11aR)-9a,11a-Dimethylhexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-1-yl]butanoic acid

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
346.56 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
346.2872 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
6.15calc.
Topological polar surface area
37.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
3calc.
Heavy atoms
25calc.
Rings
4calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.96calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
8calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)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

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

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

HS 2916.20Indicative HS code

Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides…

World exports in 2024
$489M
−6.1% vs 2023, imports $608M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China45.5%
  2. India * partner reported18.6%
  3. Japan11.2%
Top importers
  1. Brazil20.3%
  2. United States15.7%
  3. India * partner reported12.8%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Norcholanic 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 Norcholanic acid?

Norcholanic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C23H38O2 and a molar mass of 346.56 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 511-18-2. The IUPAC name is (3R)-3-[(5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]butanoic acid.

What is the CAS number of Norcholanic acid?

The CAS registry number of Norcholanic acid is 511-18-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Norcholanic acid?

The molecular formula of Norcholanic acid is C23H38O2 and its molar mass is 346.56 g/mol.

Is Norcholanic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Norcholanic 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 Norcholanic acid?

Norcholanic acid is usually classified under HS code 291620 (Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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