Ox Bile Extract

Ox Bile Extract (CAS 8008-63-7), also known as bovine bile extract powder, is a dried, concentrated preparation of bile acids and salts derived from cattle. It functions as a biological emulsifier and digestive aid across pharmaceutical, nutritional, and research applications. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it is incorporated into digestive enzyme formulations and bile acid replacement therapies targeting fat malabsorption conditions. Food supplement producers use it in products designed to support lipid digestion.

These formulations often target gallbladder or liver function to improve overall metabolic health. Biotechnology and life sciences applications include its use as a selective agent in microbiological culture media for specific testing. In these environments, bile salts inhibit gram-positive organisms to isolate enteric bacteria effectively. It also serves as a reference material and reagent in lipid metabolism research and in vitro digestive models for scientific study.

The material is supplied as a fine powder, with standardized bile acid content typically expressed as a percentage of total bile salts. Pharmaceutical-grade material is available to USP and BP specifications for high-end use. Technical-grade powder is supplied for research and microbiological use where specific pharmacopeia standards are not required. Bulk quantities are standard for industrial buyers, with smaller quantities available for laboratory and formulation development.