Octacosanol
Synonyms: Cluytyl alcohol; Montanyl alcohol; Octacosyl alcohol; Policosanol.
Botanical Name: Saccharum officenarum L.
Appearance:White fine powder
CAS Registry Number:557-61-9
Molecular Formula: C28H58O
Molecular Weight: 410.76
Solubility: Soluble in Chloroform, Petroleum Ether, Ethanol, Acetone, Ethyl ether, Benzene, Toluene .Not soluble in water
Specification:Total Alcohols>90.0% Octacosanol>60.0% by GC
Brief Introduction:
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. 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.
Octacosanol has the obviously anti-weary effect, already demonstrating the unique charm in the food industry, the cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industry as well as the correlative industry.