Saccharum Officinarum Extract
English Name: Octacosanol (Policosanol) Powder /Sugar cane extract
Latin name : Saccharum officenarum L.
Plant part used: wax
Active Ingredient: Octacosanol
CAS No: 557-61-9
MF: C28H58O
MW: 410.76
Active ingredient: Octacosanol, Policosanol (CAS# 142583-61-1)
Specification:
1, Policosanol 95% & Octacosanol 10%50%
2, Policosanol 98% & Octacosanol 30%60%80%90%
Appearance: White fine powder
Solubility: Insoluble,70-80 ° C when dissolved in aliphatic and aromatic compounds
What is Policosanol ?
Policosanol is a mixture of primary long-chain aliphatic (non-ring) alcohols. The main ingredient in policosanol is octacosnaol,
but as the name implies, Sometimes , a little amount of individual alcohol like Heptacossanol and Nonocosanol exists in waxes.
But in general, effective components can be analyzed including Tetracosanol, Hexacosanol and Dotriacontanol. Policosanol is a
group of active compounds composed of predominantly five higher primary aliphatic alcohols-tetracosanol,hexacosanol,
octacosanol,triacontanol and dotriacontanol.
Function and usage:
1. Octacosanol is a long-chain fatty alcohol that is similar to cholesterol in structure. This compound is found in the waxy film that
covers the leaves and fruits of plants.
2. Octacosanol is the primary chemical compound of a group of plant compounds called policosanols. Policosanols have been studied
for their effects on stabilizing cholesterol levels, as well as improving energy production.
3. Swelling the resistance, energy, physical strength.
4. Improving the delicacy of the reaction.
5. Improving the Capability of responding to stimuli.
6. Promoting the function of sex hormone.
Application:
- Functional food and food additive;
- Cosmetics additive;
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Identification |
Standardization |
Test method |
Result |
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Aspect |
White fine powder |
Visual |
Complied |
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Odor & taste |
No odor |
Organoleptic |
Complied |
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Particle size |
95% through 80 meshes |
80 mesh |
Complied |
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Bulk density |
0.4g/ml min. |
/ |
Complied |
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Melting point |
80-83°C |
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Complied |
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Loss on drying |
0.5% max. |
CP2010 |
0.30% |
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Ash |
0.1% max. |
CP2010 |
0.03% |
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Acid value |
1.0mg KOH/g |
CP2010 |
Complied |
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Heavy metals |
10ppm max. |
Colorimetry |
Complied |
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As |
2.0ppm |
AAS |
Complied |
Addition data
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Sterilization |
High temperature and press |
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Storage |
Store in a cool dry place, avoiding sunlight directly |
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Shelf life |
Two years when sealed well |
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Packaging |
Food grade multiplayer polyethylene bags, 25kg in one type cardboard drum |
Packing & Storage
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(1).Packing Detail: 25kg/drum OR 1kg/bag (1kg net weight, 1.2kg gross weight, packed in a plastic bag) OR as per your request; (2).Storage Situation: Stored in a cool and dry well-closed container kept away from moisture and strong light or high temperature; (3).Shelf Life: Two years under well Storage situation and stored away from direct sun light.
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