DESOXYCHOLIC ACID
Prepared at the 17th JECFA (1973), published in FNP 4 (1978) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 55th JECFA
(2000). An ADI of 0-1.25 mg/kg bw was established at the 17th JECFA (1973)
SYNONYMS Deoxycholic acid
DEFINITION
Chemical names Deoxycholic acid, 3alpha,12alpha-dihydroxy-5ß-cholan-24-oic acid, 3,12-dihydroxycholanic acid
C.A.S. number 83-44-3
Chemical formula C24H40O4
Formula weight 392.58
Assay Not less than 98% and not more than the equivalent of 102% after drying.
The article of commerce may be further specified as to cholic acid content.
DESCRIPTION White crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USESEmulsifier
