
Chemical identity
3b,12b-Dihydroxy-5b-cholanoic acid
CAS 84848-09-9 · C24H40O4
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-10601 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 5283832 |
| Name | 3b,12b-Dihydroxy-5b-cholanoic acid |
| CAS RN | 84848-09-9 |
| Molecular formula | C24H40O4 |
| Molecular weight | 392.58 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | (R)-4-((3S,5R,8R,9S,10S,12R,13R,14S,17R)-3,12-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethylhexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl)pentanoic acid |
| InChIKey | KXGVEGMKQFWNSR-BYGCHKRWSA-N |
02Structure identifiers

The parsed structure contains 4 rings, includes aliphatic carbon, has 10 defined stereocentres. These statements are calculated from the published structure string.
| Defined stereocentres | 10 |
|---|---|
| Unassigned stereocentres | 0 |
| Ring count | 4 |
| Secondary amines | 0 |
| Tertiary amines | 0 |
| N-methyl amine sites | 0 |
| SMILES | C[C@H](CCC(=O)O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1([C@@H](C[C@H]3[C@H]2CC[C@H]4[C@@]3(CC[C@@H](C4)O)C)O)C |
|---|---|
| InChI | Not listed |
| Formula from structure | C24H40O4 |
| Molecular weight from structure | 392.58 g/mol |
03Stereochemistry
The published structure contains 10 defined and 0 unassigned tetrahedral stereocentres. The exact wedge and dash depiction is shown above.
Published same-connectivity configurations
6 recordsThese records have the same connectivity, molecular formula and protonation layer, but a different complete InChIKey stereochemical layer. Only separately structure-linked records are shown.


(3alpha,5beta,12beta)-3,12-Dihydroxycholan-24-oic acid
CAS 570-62-7
KXGVEGMKQFWNSR-MFSKYVBHSA-N
10 defined, 0 unassigned centres

(3β,5β,12α)-3,12-Dihydroxycholan-24-oic acid
CAS 570-63-8
KXGVEGMKQFWNSR-OFYXWCICSA-N
10 defined, 0 unassigned centres

Deoxycholic Acid Impurity 64
CAS not listed
KXGVEGMKQFWNSR-IXXXIYJDSA-N
10 defined, 0 unassigned centres

Deoxycholic Acid Impurity 92
CAS not listed
KXGVEGMKQFWNSR-LXLVVJOTSA-N
10 defined, 0 unassigned centres

Ursodeoxycholic Acid EP Impurity E
CAS 83-44-3
KXGVEGMKQFWNSR-LLQZFEROSA-N
10 defined, 0 unassigned centres
Scope: The mathematical 2^n value is only an upper bound. Symmetry and other stereogenic elements can change the number of distinct stereoisomers. A hypothetical configuration is not published as a compound record without a verified structure identity.
04India status for this compound
These results apply only to this exact compound name and CAS number. Confirm the current official instruments before making a regulatory decision.
| NDPS / RCS | NO EXACT MATCH FOUND | CAS 84848-09-9 has no exact match in the reviewed published schedule. |
|---|---|---|
| SCOMET | NO EXACT REVIEWED CAS MATCH | CAS 84848-09-9 has no exact match in the reviewed SCOMET list. |
| Review date | 2026-08-01 | Recheck the current official instruments for the material, concentration, activity and date in question. |
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, ScheduleDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
- Controlled-substances notifications and amendmentsDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
- Appendix 3, SCOMET ListDirectorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
05Names and relationships
Associated parent compound
Cholic Acid
View API and impurity familyOther names
- Cholic Acid Impurity 25
- 3b,12b-Dihydroxy-5b-cholanoic acid
- 84848-09-9
- 3beta,12beta-Dihydroxy-5beta-cholanoic Acid
- 3beta,12beta-Dihydroxy-5beta-cholan-24-oic Acid
- (4R)-4-[(3S,5R,8R,9S,10S,12R,13R,14S,17R)-3,12-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pentanoic acid
- 3?,12?-Dihydroxy-5?-cholanoic Acid
- Cholic Acid Impurity 17
- 3b,12b-Dihydroxy-5b-cholanate
- SCHEMBL23781732
- 3b,12b-Dihydroxy-5b-cholanoate
- CHEBI:175153
06Documented history
Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.
No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.
07Sources
- S01PubChem compound record, CID 5283832
Names and machine-readable chemical identity properties.
- S02NCBI website and molecular data policies
Reuse policy for NCBI molecular data. This page does not reproduce vendor descriptions or contributed narrative text.
- S03Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Schedule
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S04Controlled-substances notifications and amendments
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S05Appendix 3, SCOMET List
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
