Deoxycholic acid
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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 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, Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, 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, Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998
- Gordon Hanlon, Gordon Hanlon, contributed information, 1998