Cholan-24-oic acid, 7,12-dihydroxy-3-[[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]oxy]-, methyl ester, (3α,5β,7α,12α)-

Uses

Methyl 3-p-Toluenesulfonate-cholic Acid Ester is an intermediate used in the synthesis of Aramchol (A765150), which is a fatty acid conjugate that exhibits hypocholesterolemic effects and studies have shown that aramchol suppresses the activity of stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD), which leads to reduction of obesity, fatty liver and insulin resistance.