Taurocholic Acid

Synonyms

Cholyltaurine

Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-(((3alpha,5beta,7alpha,12alpha)-3,7,12-trihydroxy-24-oxocholan-24-yl)amino)-

Sodium Taurocholate

Taurine Cholate

Taurocholate

Taurocholate Sodium

Taurocholate, Sodium

Taurocholic Acid, (5 alpha)-Isomer

Taurocholic Acid, (7 beta)-Isomer

Taurocholic Acid, Monolithium Salt

Taurocholic Acid, Monosodium Salt

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.