Deoxycholic acid (conjugate base deoxycholate), also known as cholanoic acid and 3α,12α-dihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic acid, is a bile acid. Deoxycholic acid is one of the secondary bile acids, which are metabolic byproducts of intestinal bacteria. The two primary bile acids secreted by the liver are cholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid. Bacteria metabolize chenodeoxycholic acid into the secondary bile acid lithocholic acid, and they metabolize cholic acid into deoxycholic acid. There are additional secondary bile acids, such as ursodeoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is soluble in alcohol and acetic acid. When pure, it comes in a white to off-white crystalline powder form.
Product Specifications
Product Name
Deoxycholic Acid
CAS No
83-44-3
Assay
98.0% Min by HPLC
Colour
White to off-white powder with characteristic odor and taste
GMO Status
GMO Free
Packing
In 25kgs fiber drums
Storage
Keep container unopened in cool, dry place. Keep away from strong light.
Shelf Life
24 months from date of production
Key Functions
It is effective in disrupting and dissociating many types of protein interaction.
An emerging use of sodium deoxycholate acid is as a biological detergent to lyse cells and solubilise cellular and membrane components.
It is used in the preparation and formulation of certain microbiological diagnostic media.
Useful for elution or regeneration of certain kinds of affinity columns.
Primary Applications
Used in the emulsification of fats for the absorption in the intestine. Outside the body it is used in experimental basis of cholagogues and is also in use to prevent and dissolve gallstones.
Sodium deoxycholate, the sodium salt of deoxycholic acid, is often used as a biological detergent to lyse cells and solubilise cellular and membrane components.
Quality Control & Process Management
Regulation & Certification
U.S. FDA, CEP, KOSHER, HALAL, GMP, and ISO Certificates.
Reliable Quality Standard
Nearly 20 years of export experience to 40 countries and regions. Over 2,000 batches have been produced with zero quality issues. Standardized via unique purification processes; impurity and purity control strictly meet USP, EP, and CP.
Source & Process Control
Strictly controlled raw materials, accessories, and packaging materials. Preferred suppliers maintain U.S. DMF registration. Multiple raw material suppliers are in place to guarantee stability.
Cooperative Institutions
Backed by technical cooperation with renowned research structures, including the Institute of Botany, Institution of Microbiology, Academy of Science and Technology, and major Universities.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Deoxycholic Acid and how is it formed?
Deoxycholic acid (also known as cholanoic acid) is a secondary bile acid, which serves as a metabolic byproduct of intestinal bacteria. Intestinal bacteria metabolize primary cholic acid (secreted by the liver) into secondary deoxycholic acid.
What is the purity and assay specification of your Deoxycholic Acid?
Our Deoxycholic Acid (CAS No: 83-44-3) has a minimum assay of 98.0% as determined by HPLC. It is a high-grade white to off-white crystalline powder.
What are the main functions of Deoxycholic Acid?
It is highly effective at disrupting and dissociating various protein interactions, functioning as a biological detergent to lyse cells, and aiding in the formulation of specific microbiological diagnostic media as well as the elution of affinity columns.
How should the product be stored and what is the shelf life?
Keep the container unopened in a cool, dry place away from strong light. Under these conditions, the product has a shelf life of 24 months from the production date.
What quality standards and certifications does your product comply with?
Our systems and products are backed by U.S. FDA, CEP, KOSHER, HALAL, GMP, and ISO certifications. Impurity and purity control strictly meet USP, EP, and CP requirements.
How is it used in biological detergent applications?
Sodium deoxycholate, the sodium salt of deoxycholic acid, is frequently used as a biological detergent to lyse cells and solubilize membrane and cellular components.
