Deoxycholic Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
(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; 3,12-dihydroxycholan-24-oic acid; 3-α,12-α-Dihydroxy-5-β-cholan-24-oic acid; Deoxycholic Acid; Desoxycholic aci
What does it do?
Deoxycholic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Deoxycholic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Deoxycholic Acid?
Deoxycholic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (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; 3,12-dihydroxycholan-24-oic acid; 3-α,12-α-Dihydroxy-5-β-cholan-24-oic acid; Deoxycholic Acid; Desoxycholic aci
Is Deoxycholic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Deoxycholic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Deoxycholic Acid do in cosmetic products?
Deoxycholic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Deoxycholic Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Deoxycholic Acid is 83-44-3.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/04/2019