Glycocholic acid

Glycocholic acid
Names
IUPAC name
Glycocholic acid
Identifiers
475-31-0 YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChEBI CHEBI:17687 YesY
ChEMBL ChEMBL411070 YesY
ChemSpider 9734 YesY
ECHA InfoCard 100.006.815
4544
PubChem 10140
UNII G59NX3I3RT YesY
Properties
C26H43NO6
Molar mass 465.631 g/mol
Melting point 130 °C (266 °F; 403 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Glycocholic acid, or cholylglycine, is a crystalline bile acid involved in the emulsification of fats. It occurs as a sodium salt in the bile of mammals. It is a conjugate of cholic acid with glycine. Its anion is called glycocholate.

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