Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is a white or almost white powder. It is practically insoluble in water, readily soluble in alcohol, sparingly soluble in acetone, in chloroform and in ether. It melts at 200 - 204°C. The IUPAC chemical name of UDCA is 3a, 7***946;-dihydroxy-5-cholan-24-oic acid. Its...