General Description
Sodium deoxycholate is a bile acid formed by bacterial action from cholate. It is usually conjugated with glycine or taurine. Deoxycholic acid acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for intestinal absorption, is reabsorbed itself, and is used as a choleretic and detergent.
CAS Number:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 302-95-4;
Synonyms:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sodium deoxycholate; Deoxycholic acid sodium salt; Deoxycholate sodium; Desoxycholate sodium; Sodium desoxycholate; Sodium 7-deoxycholate
Molecular Formula:Â Â Â C24H39NaO4;
Molecular Weight:Â Â Â Â 414.562 g/mol
InChI Key:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â FHHPUSMSKHSNKW-SMOYURAASA-M
