| Identification | |
| Name: | Deoxycholic acid |
| Synonyms: | 3-alpha,12-alpha-dihydroxy-5-beta-cholan-24-oic acid |
| CAS: | 83-44-3 |
| EINECS: | 201-478-5 |
| Molecular Formula: | C24H40O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 392.58 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C24H40O4/c1-14(4-9-22(27)28)18-7-8-19-17-6-5-15-12-16(25)10-11-23(15,2)20(17)13-21(26)24(18,19)3/h14-21,25-26H,4-13H2,1-3H3,(H,27,28)/t14-,15-,16-,17+,18-,19+,20+,21+,23+,24-/m1/s1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | 25kgs |
| Density: | 1.128 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive index: | 1.543 |
| Alpha: | 55 o (C=1, ETOH) |
| Solubility: | Soluble |
| Appearance: | white to off-white crystalline powder |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Storage Temperature: | Store at RT. |
| Color: | CRYSTALS FROM ALC |
| Usage: | Emulsifying agent in food, precursor for organic synthesis of cortisone. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xn:Harmful
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