DESOXYCHOLIC ACID

Overview

Chemical Names

3,12-DIHYDROXYCHOLANIC ACID; 3alpha,12alpha-DIHYDROXY-5beta-CHOLAN-24-OIC-ACID

Synonyms

DEOXYCHOLIC ACID

CAS number

83-44-3

Functional Class

Food Additives
EMULSIFIER

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1973

ADI:
0-1.25 mg/kg bw

Meeting:

17

Specs Code:

R

Report:

NMRS 53/TRS 539-JECFA 17/36

Tox Monograph:

FAS 5/NMRS 53A-JECFA 17/217

Specification:

COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/203 (METALS LIMITS) (2000); FAO JECFA Monographs 1 vol.1/447

Previous Years:

1973, FNP 4-JECFA 17/255; COMPENDIUM/479 1966, NMRS 43/TRS 373-JECFA 10/26. 0-1.25. FU. S 1965, FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/84. N

1973, FNP 4-JECFA 17/255; COMPENDIUM/479 1966, NMRS 43/TRS 373-JECFA 10/26. 0-1.25. FU. S 1965, FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/84. N