The chemical Cholic acid has a designated molecular formula of C24H40O5 and a molecular weight of 408.579 g/mol. Synonyms may include: 4-10-00-02072 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), BRN 2822009, CCRIS 1626, Cholalic acid, Cholalin, Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,7,12-trihydroxy-, (3alpha,5beta,7alpha,12alpha)-, 5beta-Cholan-24-oic acid, 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha-trihydroxy-, Cholic acid, 5beta- (ChemID).