Cholane is a triterpene which can exist as either of two stereoisomers, 5α-cholane and 5β-cholane. Its name is derived from  (chole) meaning 'bile' in reference to its original discovery from the bile of the American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana).
Cholane is a triterpene that exists as either 5α-cholane or 5β-cholane, its name originates from "chole" meaning 'bile' in reference to its discovery in the bile of the American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana).