Is Deoxycholic Acid vegan?
Deoxycholic Acid
Deoxycholic Acid is a secondary bile acid produced by bacterial metabolism of cholic acid in the intestines, traditionally derived from animal bile. It is used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, though synthetic or semi-synthetic production is also possible.
| Also known as | (4R)-4-[(1R,3aS,3bR,5aR,7R,9aS,9bS,11S,11aR)-7,11-dihydroxy-9a,11a-dimethyl-hexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-1-yl]pentanoic acid (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, 3-α,12-α-Dihydroxy-5-β-cholan-24-oic acid, 3,12-dihydroxycholan-24-oic acid, Deoxycholic Acid, Desoxycholic aci, Desoxycholic acid |
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| INCI name | Deoxycholic Acid |
| CAS number | 83-44-3 |
| EC number | 201-478-5 |
| CosIng ID | 96868 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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