Glycocholic Acid

Name:
Glycocholic Acid
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	cholylglycine
M Formula:	C26H43NO6
Properties:
Crystallizes from water with 1.5 moles H2O, becomes anhydrous at 100C, anhydrous form decomposes at 165C. Practically insoluble in water. The sodium salt is soluble in water and alcohol.
Derivation:
Precipitation from bile.
Use:
Biochemical research, food emulsifying agent (up to 0.1%).