CAS No. 83-44-3

Batch: Purity:99.94
Deoxycholic acid Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Deoxycholic acid product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name (4R)-4-[(3R,5R,8R,9S,10S,12S,13R,14S,17R)-3,12-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]pentanoic acid
CAS Number 83-44-3
Molecular Formula

C24H40O4

Molecular Weight (MW) 392.57
SMILES CC(CCC(=O)O)C1CCC2C1(C(CC3C2CCC4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)O)C
InChIKey KXGVEGMKQFWNSR-LLQZFEROSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Deoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring secondary bile acid and cytolytic agent that acts as an agonist of the G protein-coupled bile acid receptor TGR5. Activation of TGR5 by deoxycholic acid stimulates intracellular cAMP production and downstream signaling pathways, promoting brown adipose tissue thermogenic activity and energy expenditure. Additionally, deoxycholic acid disrupts cell membrane integrity through its detergent properties, leading to localized cytolysis. [1][2]

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 78 mg/mL (198.69 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 60 mg/mL
Water Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.