The molecule is a steroid acid that is 5beta-cholestan-26-oic acid which is substituted by hydroxy groups as the 3alpha, 7alpha, and 12alpha positions. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid, a 3alpha-hydroxy steroid, a 7alpha-hydroxy steroid, a 12alpha-hydroxy steroid and a steroid acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 3alpha,7alpha,12alpha-trihydroxy-5beta-cholestan-26-oate(1-). It derives from a hydride of a 5beta-cholestane.
(6R)-2-methyl-6-[(3R,5S,7R,8R,9S,10S,12S,13R,14S,17R)-3,7,12-trihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]heptanoic acid