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FCC OCTACOSANOL

Octacosanol is used to improve exercise performance including strength, stamina, and reaction time. It is also used for herpes infections, skin diseases, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease), high cholesterol, and “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis). The chemical octacosanol, found in wheat germ oil, may provide an alternative option to prescription cholesterol medications. is a Off-white to white powder.

Ingredient Name: Octacosanol

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Natural, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based

Benefit Claims (Health): Improves Muscle Strength, Reduces Hypercholesterolaemia

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    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    Source
    Sugar cane wax
    Ingredients
    Octacosanol

    Features & Benefits

    Product Information

    This product has not been ETO treated. To the best of our knowledge, this product is not GMO.

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Soluble in
    Insoluble in water, soluble in aromatics and aliphatics at 70-80°C
    Stable in
    Stable; light sensitive, incompatible withConforms strong oxidant
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Organoleptic IDPositive
    Total Aliphatic Alcoholsmin. 95.0
    1-Hexacosanol (C-26) by GCNMT 5.0
    1-Octacosanol (C-28) by GCmin. 90.0%
    1-Tracontanol (C-30) by GCNMT 5.0%
    Other alcohols by GCNMT 4.0%
    Hydrocarbon by GCmax. 5.0%
    Loss on drying by GCmax. 1.0%
    Heavy metalsNMT 20%
    Arsenicmax. 2%
    E. ColiNegativeppm
    SalmonellaNegativeppm
    Yeast & MoldNMT 300
    Total Plate CountNMT 3,000
    CarrierNonecfugm

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    24 Months