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'''Cholic acid''', and its derivatives, are the major components of [[bile]]. It is structurally similar to [[cholesterol]] and [[steroid]]s. | {{Chem infobox | ||
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|molname=cholic acid | |||
|synonyms= 3α,7α,12α-Trihydroxy-5β-cholanic acid, Cholanic acid | |||
|molformula= C<sub>24</sub>H<sub>40</sub>O<sub>5</sub> | |||
|molmass= 408.57 | |||
|uses=bile acid | |||
|properties=emulsifier | |||
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|casnumber= 81-25-4 | |||
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'''Cholic acid''', and its derivatives, are the major components of [[bile]]. It is structurally similar to [[cholesterol]] and [[steroid]]s. Related bile acids include [[deoxycholic acid]], [[dehydrocholic acid]] and others. | |||
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Cholic acid, and its derivatives, are the major components of bile. It is structurally similar to cholesterol and steroids. Related bile acids include deoxycholic acid, dehydrocholic acid and others.