Is Ursodeoxycholic Acid vegetarian?
Ursodeoxycholic Acid
Ursodeoxycholic acid (ursodiol) is a secondary bile acid produced in humans and animals by intestinal bacterial metabolism, first identified in the bile of bears; it is synthesized in the liver of some species and used medicinally to treat liver and bile duct diseases.
| Also known as | Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,7-dihydroxy- (3-alpha,5-beta,7-beta), Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,7-dihydroxy-, 3-α, 5-β, 7-β)-, Ursodiol |
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| INCI name | Ursodeoxycholic Acid |
| CAS number | 128-13-2 |
| EC number | 204-879-3 |
| CosIng ID | 88849 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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