Glycocholic acid
Glycocholic acid, or cholylglycine, is a 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 glycine.[1] Its anion is called glycocholate.
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Glycocholic acid | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.006.815 |
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C26H43NO6 | |
Molar mass | 465.631 g·mol−1 |
Melting point | 130 °C (266 °F; 403 K) |
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