Chemical Substance - Deoxycholic acid

NHPID name:
Deoxycholic acid

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):

Common name(s):
Deoxycholic acid

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Deoxycholic acid


Schedule 1:
Isolate

CAS registry number:
83-44-3

Other registry numbers:
728917-93-9




Toxicity restriction:

Upper limit:
1.25

Units:
Milligrams/kilogram body weight/day

Detail:
Acceptable daily intake up to 1.25 mg/kg body weight daily (JECFA, 1973)

Related links:

Reference:
JECFA


Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Emulsifying Agent
Restrictions:

Acceptable Daily Intake

Upper limit:
1.25

Units:
Milligrams/kilogram body weight/day

Detail:
Acceptable daily intake up to 1.25 mg/kg body weight daily (JECFA)

Reference:
JECFA

Non-NHP

Rationale:

Deoxycholic acid is listed in the Prescription Drug List as follows: Deoxycholic acid or its salts, when used in an injectable form.

Reference:  NNHPD
Restrictions: