Deoxycholic Acid
ICEIn nature, deoxycholic acid is referred to as a “secondary bile acid”, is produced in the intestine from the salts of glycocholic and taurocholic acid by the action of bacterial enzymes.
ICE Pharma manufactures three grades (standard, an high purity and Halal grade) of GMP compliant deoxycholic acid from bovine bile through a robust extraction/purification process.

- Product overview
- End Uses
- Manufacturing Sites
Products Overview
CAS Number
83-44-3
EC Number
201-478-5
Molecular Formula
C24H40O4
Molecular Weight
392,58
Synonyms
(3α, 12α)-dihydroxi-5β-cholan-24-oic acid
INCHL
KXGVEGMKQFWNSR-LLQZFEROSA-N
UNII
005990WHZZ
Form
White Crystalline Powder
End Uses
Historically deoxycholic acid was used as an raw material for the production of corticosteroids. Current applications for deoxycholic acid include cosmetic applications, use as an excipient and as a biological detergent to lyse cells as well as solubilise cellular and membrane components.
Manufacturing Sites
Sites |
Grade |
Packaging |
Standard Specification |
GMP Compliant |
DMF Available |
Chemical CEP |
BSETSE CEP |
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Basaluzzo (AL), Italy |
N/A |
25kg |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |