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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A naturally, occurring bile acid. Deoxycholic acid has been used as a natural cleaner because it attaches readily to fatty acids, thereby increasing the solubility of many oils and greases in [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=ethyl | + | A naturally, occurring bile acid. Deoxycholic acid has been used as a natural cleaner because it attaches readily to fatty acids, thereby increasing the solubility of many oils and greases in [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=ethyl%20alcohol alcohol] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=acetone acetone]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 |
| − | * | + | * Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, ''Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings'', J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990 |
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 2946 | * ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 2946 | ||
| − | * | + | * Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998 |
| − | * | + | * Gordon Hanlon, contributed information, 1998 |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 06:29, 24 July 2013
Description
A naturally, occurring bile acid. Deoxycholic acid has been used as a natural cleaner because it attaches readily to fatty acids, thereby increasing the solubility of many oils and greases in alcohol and acetone.
Synonyms and Related Terms
desocholic acid; (3 alpha,5 beta,12 alpha)-3,12-dihydroxy-5-cholan-24-oic acid
Other Properties
Soluble in acetone, alcohols and alkalis. Partially soluble in chloroform and ether. Insoluble in water and benzene.
| Composition | C24H40O4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 83-44-3 |
| Melting Point | 172-178 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 392.57 |
Hazards and Safety
Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Contact may cause irritation.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Authority
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings, J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 2946
- Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998
- Gordon Hanlon, contributed information, 1998