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Update date2015-10-09 22:33:14 UTC
Primary IDFDB012335
Secondary Accession NumbersNot Available
Chemical Information
FooDB NameTaurocholic acid
DescriptionEmulsifier in foods Taurocholic acid is a bile acid and is the product of conjugation of cholic acid with taurine. Its sodium salt is the chief ingredient of the bile of carnivorous animals. Bile acids are steroid acids found predominantly in bile of mammals. The distinction between different bile acids is minute, depends only on presence or absence of hydroxyl groups on positions 3, 7, and 12. ; Bile acids are physiological detergents that facilitate excretion, absorption, and transport of fats and sterols in the intestine and liver. Bile acids are also steroidal amphipathic molecules derived from the catabolism of cholesterol. They modulate bile flow and lipid secretion, are essential for the absorption of dietary fats and vitamins, and have been implicated in the regulation of all the key enzymes involved in cholesterol homeostasis. ; Bile acids recirculate through the liver, bile ducts, small intestine and portal vein to form an enterohepatic circuit. They exist as anions at physiological pH and, consequently, require a carrier for transport across the membranes of the enterohepatic tissues. The unique detergent properties of bile acids are essential for the digestion and intestinal absorption of hydrophobic nutrients. Bile acids have potent toxic properties (e.g., membrane disruption) and there are a plethora of mechanisms to limit their accumulation in blood and tissues. (PMID: 11316487, 16037564, 12576301, 11907135); Taurocholic acid, as with all bile acids, acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for absorption and is itself absorbed. It is used as a cholagogue and cholerectic (a bile purging agent). Hydrolysis of taurocholic acid yields taurine, a nonessential amino acid.; Taurocholic acid is one of the main components of urinary nonsulfated bile acids in biliary atresia. Raised levels of the bile acid taurocholate in the fetal serum in obstetric cholestasis may result in the development of a fetal dysrhythmia and in sudden intra-uterine death. (PMID: 3944741, 11256973); Taurocholic acid, known also as cholaic acid, cholyltaurine, or acidum cholatauricum, is a deliquescent yellowish 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 taurine. In medical use, it is administered as a cholagogue and choleretic.
CAS Number81-24-3
Structure
Thumb
Synonyms
SynonymSource
TaurocholateGenerator
3a,7a,12a-Trihydroxy-5b-cholanic acid-24-taurinebiospider
Bile acidbiospider
Cholaic acidbiospider
Cholic acid taurine conjugatebiospider
Cholyltaurinedb_source
N-(3,7,12-Trihydroxycholan-24-oyl)taurinedb_source
N-choloyl-taurinebiospider
N-choloyltaurinebiospider
Taurine, n-choloyl-biospider
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.11 g/LALOGPS
logP1.27ALOGPS
logP0.34ChemAxon
logS-3.7ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)-1.2ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)6.05ChemAxon
Physiological Charge-1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count8ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count5ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area147.65 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count7ChemAxon
Refractivity132.72 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability57.87 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings4ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveNoChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleNoChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemAxon
Chemical FormulaC26H45NO7S
IUPAC nameN-(2-sulfoethyl)-4-{5,9,16-trihydroxy-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadecan-14-yl}pentanimidic acid
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C26H45NO7S/c1-15(4-7-23(31)27-10-11-35(32,33)34)18-5-6-19-24-20(14-22(30)26(18,19)3)25(2)9-8-17(28)12-16(25)13-21(24)29/h15-22,24,28-30H,4-14H2,1-3H3,(H,27,31)(H,32,33,34)
InChI KeyWBWWGRHZICKQGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESCC(CCC(=O)NCCS(O)(=O)=O)C1CCC2C3C(O)CC4CC(O)CCC4(C)C3CC(O)C12C
Average Molecular Weight515.703
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight515.291673489
Classification
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as taurinated bile acids and derivatives. These are bile acid derivatives containing a taurine conjugated to the bile acid moiety.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassSteroids and steroid derivatives
Sub ClassBile acids, alcohols and derivatives
Direct ParentTaurinated bile acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Taurinated bile acid
  • Trihydroxy bile acid, alcohol, or derivatives
  • Hydroxy bile acid, alcohol, or derivatives
  • 3-hydroxysteroid
  • 12-hydroxysteroid
  • Hydroxysteroid
  • 7-hydroxysteroid
  • Fatty acyl
  • Fatty amide
  • N-acyl-amine
  • Alkanesulfonic acid
  • Cyclic alcohol
  • Organic sulfonic acid or derivatives
  • Organosulfonic acid or derivatives
  • Organosulfonic acid
  • Sulfonyl
  • Secondary alcohol
  • Secondary carboxylic acid amide
  • Carboxamide group
  • Polyol
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Organosulfur compound
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Alcohol
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Carbonyl group
  • Organic oxide
  • Aliphatic homopolycyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
External DescriptorsNot Available
Ontology
OntologyNo ontology term
Physico-Chemical Properties
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Physical stateSolid
Physical DescriptionNot Available
Mass CompositionC 60.55%; H 8.79%; N 2.72%; O 21.72%; S 6.22%DFC
Melting PointMp 125° dec.DFC
Boiling PointNot Available
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Experimental logPNot Available
Experimental pKapKa 1.4DFC
Isoelectric pointNot Available
Charge0
Optical Rotation[a]20D +38.8 (EtOH aq.)DFC
Spectroscopic UV DataNot Available
DensityNot Available
Refractive IndexNot Available
Spectra
Spectra
EI-MS/GC-MS
TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_1_1, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_1_2, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_1_3, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_1_4, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_1_5, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_2_1, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_2_2, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_2_3, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_2_4, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_2_5, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_2_6, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_2_7, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_2_8, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_2_9, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_2_10, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_3_1, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_3_2, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_3_3, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_3_4, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_3_5, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_3_6, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_3_7, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_3_8, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_3_9, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSTaurocholic acid, TMS_3_10, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
MS/MSNot Available
NMRNot Available
ChemSpider ID389467
ChEMBL IDNot Available
KEGG Compound IDC05122
Pubchem Compound ID440567
Pubchem Substance IDNot Available
ChEBI ID28865
Phenol-Explorer IDNot Available
DrugBank IDDB04348
HMDB IDHMDB00036
CRC / DFC (Dictionary of Food Compounds) IDHGJ93-J:HGJ93-J
EAFUS ID3600
Dr. Duke IDNot Available
BIGG ID45150
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
HET ID1AQL
Food Biomarker OntologyNot Available
VMH IDNot Available
Flavornet IDNot Available
GoodScent IDNot Available
SuperScent IDNot Available
Wikipedia IDTaurocholate
Phenol-Explorer Metabolite IDNot Available
Duplicate IDSNot Available
Old DFC IDSNot Available
Associated Foods
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Biological Effects and Interactions
Health Effects / BioactivitiesNot Available
Enzymes
NameGene NameUniProt ID
Bile acid-CoA:amino acid N-acyltransferaseBAATQ14032
Pathways
NameSMPDB LinkKEGG Link
Bile Acid BiosynthesisSMP00035 map00120
MetabolismNot Available
BiosynthesisNot Available
Organoleptic Properties
FlavoursNot Available
Files
MSDSshow
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
General ReferenceNot Available
Content Reference