Deoxycholic acid CAS 83-44-3 DCA

Deoxycholic acid

Name	Deoxycholic acid
Synonyms	(3alpha,5beta,12alpha)-3,12-Dihydroxy-cholan-24-oic acid
Molecular Structure
Molecular Formula	C24H40O4
Molecular Weight	392.58
CAS Registry Number	83-44-3
EC Number	201-478-5

Uses:

1.In the field of medicine, synthetic raw materials of artificial bezoar are used to prepare choleretic drugs, 

promote bile secretion, treat cholecystitis and cholelithiasis, and can also be used as biochemical reagents for liver function testing.

2.In the field of biochemistry, it is used as a component of bacterial culture medium, for the analysis and separation of lipids 

and hormones, and can also be used for cell membrane protein dissolution experiments.

3.In the field of veterinary medicine, it can be used as an intermediate for veterinary medicine to prepare animal choleretic veterinary drug preparations.

4.In the field of daily chemical products: added to skincare products as emulsifiers and skin penetration enhancers to help absorb active ingredients.

5.Organic synthesis: As an intermediate for the synthesis of steroid compounds, it is used in the fine organic synthesis of pharmaceuticals and chemicals.