Molekula
Deoxycholic acid
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Deoxycholic acid is a bile acid used in pharmaceutical and research applications, particularly in studies involving lipid metabolism and cell membrane interactions. Documented applications include use as an emulsifying agent in food and as a starting material for the synthetic preparation of cortisone. It is available in high purity for laboratory and clinical use. CAS: 83-44-3, Molecular formula: C24H40O4, Molecular weight: 392.57 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Deoxycholic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £73.10 per pack ex VAT · £87.72 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder |
| Melting Point | 172 - 174℃ |
| Optical Rotation | +53.9 |
| Assay (aqueous acid-base titration) | ≥99.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 177 °C |
| log P (octanol/water) | 3.50 |
Source: PubChem CID 222528 (DrugBank, HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 13787828 |
| CAS Number | 83-44-3 |
| IUPAC Name | (4R)-4-[(3R,5R,8R,9S,10S,12S,13R,14S,17R)-3,12-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pentanoic acid |
| EC Number | 201-478-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C24H40O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 392.57 |
| Exact Mass | 392.2927 |
| SMILES | C[C@H](CCC(=O)O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1([C@H](C[C@H]3[C@H]2CC[C@H]4[C@@]3(CC[C@H](C4)O)C)O)C |
| InChIKey | KXGVEGMKQFWNSR-LLQZFEROSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/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 |
| PubChem CID | 222528 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29181990 |
| Tariff Code | 2918193020 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 7-Deoxycholic acid
- Choleic acid
- Cholerebic
- Cholorebic
- Degalol
- Deoxycholatic acid
- Desoxycholsaeure
- Droxolan
- Pyrochol
- Septochol
Frequently asked questions
What is deoxycholic acid used for?
Deoxycholic acid is primarily used in research applications, including studies on bile acid metabolism and cell membrane dynamics. It is also used in the formulation of certain pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of deoxycholic acid?
The chemical formula is C24H40O4, and the molecular weight is 392.57 g/mol.
How should deoxycholic acid be stored?
Deoxycholic acid should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade is available for deoxycholic acid?
Deoxycholic acid is available in research grade, suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply deoxycholic acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply deoxycholic acid in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a purchase of deoxycholic acid?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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