Cholic Acid: Bile Acid Derivative for Solubilizing, Emulsifying & Delivery Systems

Molecular Identity

• Chemical Name (INCI): Cholic Acid
• Molecular Formula: C₂₄H₄₀O₅
• Source: Naturally occurring bile acid, isolated or semi-synthetically refined

Function & Applications

Cholic Acid is a primary bile acid used in cosmetic and technical formulations for its emulsifying, solubilizing, and membrane-interacting properties. With amphiphilic characteristics, it helps stabilize lipid-based systems, support delivery of hydrophobic actives, and enhance product clarity:

• Solubilizer: Assists in dispersing oil-phase actives in aqueous environments
• Emulsifier Support: Used in complex or multilamellar emulsion systems
• Bioavailability Enhancer: Facilitates delivery of lipophilic or active ingredients
• Phase Stabilizer: Contributes to long-term formulation stability

Application areas: lipid-based skincare, delivery-enhanced emulsions, micellar systems, and technical ingredient blends. Suitable for bulk-scale formulation in cosmetic and chemical industries.

Typical Usage & Dosage

• Solubilizing or emulsifying systems: 0.05–0.5%
• Stabilizing lipid-rich phases: 0.1–0.3%
• Micelle/vesicle formulations: up to 1%

Slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in ethanol, methanol, and organic solvents. Add to oil phase or solubilize prior to aqueous phase integration. pH range: 5.5–7.5.

Technical Highlights

• Purity ≥ 98% (HPLC)
• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Non-GMO, animal-derived or synthetic origin (specify on request)
• Low odor, minimal impact on sensory profile

Each batch includes full technical documentation: COA, HPLC profile, MSDS, elemental analysis, solvent residue and microbial test reports.

Regulatory & Compliance Info

• INCI: Cholic Acid
• CAS Number: 81-25-4
• Cosmetic-grade and technical-grade available
• REACH status: available upon request
• Compliant with EU formulation standards for non-ingestible use

Why Source from Us – Bulk Ingredient Supply

• High-purity Cholic Acid for formulation R&D or production scale
• Bulk availability with fast EU warehouse dispatch
• Technical support for solubilization, phase design, and delivery systems
• Flexible lot sizes from pilot batches to full manufacturing volumes
• All documentation provided for QA, regulatory, and formulation teams
• B2B pricing tiers designed for formulators, labs, and manufacturers

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