Taurocholic Acid

The product of conjugation of cholic acid with taurine. Its sodium salt is the chief ingredient of the bile of carnivorous animals. It acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for absorption and is itself absorbed. It is used as a cholagogue and cholerectic.

Also Known As:

Sodium Taurocholate; Taurocholate Sodium; Taurocholic Acid, (5 alpha)-Isomer; Taurocholic Acid, (7 beta)-Isomer; Taurocholic Acid, Monolithium Salt; Taurocholic Acid, Monosodium Salt; Taurocholate, Sodium; Cholyltaurine; Taurine Cholate; Taurocholate; Ethanesulfonic acid, 2- (((3alpha,5beta,7alpha,12alpha)- 3,7,12- trihydroxy- 24- oxocholan- 24- yl)amino)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Cholagogues and Choleretics
Detergents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkanes: 241
      - Alkanesulfonic Acids
        Taurine: 3452
        Taurocholic Acid: 1216
- Sulfur Compounds: 278
  - Sulfur Acids
    - Sulfonic Acids: 1605
      - Alkanesulfonic Acids
        Taurine: 3452
        Taurocholic Acid: 1216
Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Fused-Ring Compounds
  - Steroids: 70059
    - Bile Acids and Salts: 11432
      - Cholic Acids: 14
        Taurocholic Acid: 1216
    - Cholanes
      - Cholic Acids: 14
        Taurocholic Acid: 1216

3,12-dihydroxy-7-oxocholanoyltaurine

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results