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Ursocholanic acid

Also known as 5beta-Cholanic acid, 5beta-Cholanoic acid, 5-Beta-Cholanic Acid

CAS 546-18-9Formula C24H40O2Molar mass 360.58 g/mol
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Ursocholanic acid chemical structure, C24H40O2, CAS 546-18-9
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
546-18-9
Formula
C24H40O2
Molar mass
360.58 g/mol
HS code
291620
Category
Steroids and sterols

What is Ursocholanic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

5beta-cholanic acid is a cholanic acid and a member of 5beta-cholanic acids.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(4R)-4-[(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]pentanoic acid
CAS number
546-18-9 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C24H40O2
UNII
970EKW2JTO
MDL number
MFCD00065904
InChIKey
RPKLZQLYODPWTM-LVVAJZGHSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C24H40O2/c1-16(7-12-22(25)26)19-10-11-20-18-9-8-17-6-4-5-14-23(17,2)21(18)13-15-24(19,20)3/h16-21H,4-15H2,1-3H3,(H,25,26)/t16-,17+,18+,19-,20+,21+,23+,24-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
CC(CCC(=O)O)C1CCC2C3CCC4CCCCC4(C)C3CCC12C
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@H](CCC(=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

  • 5beta-Cholanic acid
  • 5beta-Cholanoic acid
  • 5-Beta-Cholanic Acid
  • Cholanic acid, (5beta)-
  • (4R)-4-[(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]pentanoic acid
  • (5beta)-cholan-24-oic acid
  • Cholanic acid, 5beta-
  • Cholanic acid, (5.beta.)-
  • (5beta,17beta)-gamma-methylandrostane-17-butanoic acid
  • (4R)-4-((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)pentanoate
  • (4R)-4-((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)pentanoic acid
  • (4R)-4-[(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]pentanoate
  • 5|A-Cholanic acid
  • 5beta-Cholan-24-oic acid
  • 5Beta-cholanicacid
  • Cholan-24-oic acid, (5beta)-
  • ST 24:1, O2
  • 5?-Cholanic acid
  • (5beta)-cholanic acid
  • 5?-Cholan-24-oic acid
  • Androstane-17-butanoic acid, gamma-methyl-, (5beta,17beta)-
  • Androstane-17-butanoic acid, (5beta,17beta)-
  • (R)-4-((5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethylhexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl)pentanoic 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
360.58 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
360.3028 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
6.54calc.
Topological polar surface area
37.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
4calc.
Heavy atoms
26calc.
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

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Ursocholanic 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.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Ursocholanic acid, based on the data on this page

What is Ursocholanic acid?

5beta-cholanic acid is a cholanic acid and a member of 5beta-cholanic acids.

What is the CAS number of Ursocholanic acid?

The CAS registry number of Ursocholanic acid is 546-18-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Ursocholanic acid?

The molecular formula of Ursocholanic acid is C24H40O2 and its molar mass is 360.58 g/mol.

Is Ursocholanic acid hazardous?

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What is the HS code of Ursocholanic acid?

Ursocholanic 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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