Used to solubilize membrane proteins without denaturation in drug delivery as emulsifier and biochemical assays like Western blots.

Its main purpose is to function as a detergent and solubilizing agent especially for lipids and membrane proteins.

Sodium cholate hydrate is a bile salt derived from cholic acid typically appearing as a white to off-white powder. It is amphiphilic (contains both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts) allowing it to act as a natural surfactant and form micelles in solution.