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Varanic acid

Also known as TTHCA, 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha,24-Tetrahydroxy-5beta-cholestan-26-oic acid, 3,7,12,24-Tetrahydroxycholestanoic acid

CAS 1061-64-9Formula C27H46O6Molar mass 466.66 g/mol
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Varanic acid chemical structure, C27H46O6, CAS 1061-64-9
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
1061-64-9
Formula
C27H46O6
Molar mass
466.66 g/mol
HS code
291819
Category
Steroids and sterols

What is Varanic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

3alpha,7alpha,12alpha,24-tetrahydroxy-5beta-cholestan-26-oic acid is a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid, a 3alpha-hydroxy steroid, a 7alpha-hydroxy steroid, a 12alpha-hydroxy steroid and a 24-hydroxy steroid. It has a role as a bile acid metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha,24-tetrahydroxy-5beta-cholestan-26-oate. It derives from a hydride of a 5beta-cholestane.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(6R)-3-hydroxy-2-methyl-6-[(3R,5S,7R,8R,9S,10S,12S,13R,14S,17R)-3,7,12-trihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]heptanoic acid
CAS number
1061-64-9
Molecular formula
C27H46O6
InChIKey
FAYYTQMQTAKHRM-QDVPYJSNSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C27H46O6/c1-14(5-8-21(29)15(2)25(32)33)18-6-7-19-24-20(13-23(31)27(18,19)4)26(3)10-9-17(28)11-16(26)12-22(24)30/h14-24,28-31H,5-13H2,1-4H3,(H,32,33)/t14-,15?,16+,17-,18-,19+,20+,21?,22-,23+,24+,26+,27-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
CC(CCC(O)C(C)C(=O)O)C1CCC2C3C(O)CC4CC(O)CCC4(C)C3CC(O)C12C
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@H](CCC(C(C)C(=O)O)O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1([C@H](C[C@H]3[C@H]2[C@@H](C[C@H]4[C@@]3(CC[C@H](C4)O)C)O)O)C

Synonyms

  • TTHCA
  • 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha,24-Tetrahydroxy-5beta-cholestan-26-oic acid
  • 3,7,12,24-Tetrahydroxycholestanoic acid
  • 3 alpha,7 alpha,12 alpha,24-tetrahydroxy-5 beta-cholestanoic acid
  • 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha,24-tetrahydroxy-5beta-cholestanoic acid
  • Cholestan-26-oic acid, 3,7,12,24-tetrahydroxy-, (3alpha,5beta,7alpha,12alpha)- (VAN)
  • 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha,24xi-tetrahydroxy-5beta-cholestan-26-oic acid
  • (3alpha,5beta,7alpha,12alpha)-3,7,12,24-tetrahydroxycholestan-26-oic acid
  • (6R)-3-hydroxy-2-methyl-6-((3R,5S,7R,8R,9S,10S,12S,13R,14S,17R)-3,7,12-trihydroxy-10,13-dimethylhexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl)heptanoic 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
466.66 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
466.3294 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
3.45calc.
Topological polar surface area
118.2 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
5calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
5calc.
Rotatable bonds
6calc.
Heavy atoms
33calc.
Rings
4calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.96calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
13calc.
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

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • bile acid metabolite
  • metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

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

HS 2918.19Indicative HS code

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…

World exports in 2024
$1.37B
+0.5% vs 2023, imports $1.18B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China23.7%
  2. Italy14.7%
  3. India * partner reported12.0%
Top importers
  1. Germany11.7%
  2. South Korea9.8%
  3. Italy9.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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

The HS code shown for Varanic 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 Varanic acid?

3alpha,7alpha,12alpha,24-tetrahydroxy-5beta-cholestan-26-oic acid is a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid, a 3alpha-hydroxy steroid, a 7alpha-hydroxy steroid, a 12alpha-hydroxy steroid and a 24-hydroxy steroid. It has a role as a bile acid metabolite.

What is the CAS number of Varanic acid?

The CAS registry number of Varanic acid is 1061-64-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Varanic acid?

The molecular formula of Varanic acid is C27H46O6 and its molar mass is 466.66 g/mol.

What is Varanic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of Varanic acid include bile acid metabolite and metabolite.

Is Varanic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Varanic 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 Varanic acid?

Varanic acid is usually classified under HS code 291819 (Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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