| Description | Unlike the other bile acids that NZP manufactures (cholic acid & deoxycholic acid), dehydrocholic acid does not occur naturally as a component of ox bile. Dehydrocholic acid is manufactured from cholic acid by oxidation. |
| CAS Number | 81-23-2 |
| Formula | C24H34O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 402.52 |
| Use of Chemical | The main use of dehydrocholic acid is as a digestive aid in the dietary supplement industry. It is typically formulated with enzymes like papain and pancreatin. |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water- soluble in ethyl acetate, acetone and glacial acetic acid. |