Deoxycholic acid
Also known as: 3α,12α-Dihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic acid, Desoxycholic acid, 7-Deoxycholic acid, Cholaic acid, Choleic acid, Deoxycholatic acid, 5β-Cholan-24-oic acid-3α,12α-diol, 3α,12α-dihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic acid, 17β-(1-Methyl-3-carboxypropyl)etiocholane-3α,12α-diol, ATX-101, Kybella
Deoxycholic acid (CAS 83-44-3) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C24H40O4 and a molecular weight of 392.572 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 171-174 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 547.1±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 298.8±22.4 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 83-44-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-1965312-4
- Molecular Formula
- C24H40O4
- Molecular Weight
- 392.572 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 171-174 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 547.1±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 298.8±22.4 °C |
| Exact Mass | 392.292664 |
| PSA | 77.76000 |
| LogP | 4.66 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±3.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.543 |
| Additional Property | 0.24 g/L (15 ºC) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Somm E, et al. β-Klotho deficiency protects against obesity through a crosstalk between liver, microbiota, and brown adipose tissue. JCI Insight. 2017 Apr 20;2(8). pii: 91809. [2]. Wang X, et al. Acidified bile acids enhance tumor progression and telomerase activity of gastric cancer in micedependent on c-Myc expression. Cancer Med. 2017 Apr;6(4):788-797. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Deoxycholic acid?
The CAS number of Deoxycholic acid is 83-44-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Deoxycholic acid?
Deoxycholic acid has molecular formula C24H40O4 and molecular weight 392.572 g/mol.
Is Deoxycholic acid hazardous?
Deoxycholic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Deoxycholic acid?
For Deoxycholic acid, Upstream Products: Methyl desoxycholate, Lithocholic acid, 9-Hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione; Downstream Products: Glycodeoxycholic acid, Methyl desoxycholate, Lithocholic acid.
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