Basic Information
Product Name | Beta Sitosterol | Other Name | Beta-Sitosterol |
Specification | 40%;98% | Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Molecular Formula | C29H50O | Molecular Weight | 414.71 |
CAS NO. | 83-46-5 | EINECS NO. | 201-480-6 |
Standard | USP or EP | Certifications | ISO,Halal,FDA |
Supplier | FZBIOTECH | Sample | Free Offer |
Structural Formula |  | ||
Function
Beta-sitosterol is one of many sterols that come from plants (phytosterols) and have a structure like the cholesterol produced in the body. It is found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. It is a plant substance similar to cholesterol.
Application
1.Beta-sitosterol can lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of some cancers.
2.Beta-sitosterol may relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) .
3.Beta-sitosterol may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by lowering LDL cholesterol in the blood.
4.Beta-sitosterol has the effect of anti-inflammation and anti-ulcer.
Test Report of Beta Sitosterol
Test | Specifications | Result |
Content of β-Sitosterol: | ≥98% | 98.31% |
Appearance: | White Crystalline Powder | Complies |
Odor & taste: | Characteristic | Complies |
Mesh size: | 100% pass 80mesh | Complies |
Loss on drying : | ≤1.0% | 0.28% |
Melting point: | 138℃~142℃ | 140℃ |
Heavy metals: | ||
As: | ≤2 PPM | Complies |
Pb: | ≤1 PPM | Complies |
Hg: | ≤0.5PPM | Complies |
Microbiology: Total Plate Count: Yeast & Mold: E.Coli: S. Aureus: Salmonella: |
<1000cfu/g <100cfu/g Negative Negative Negative |
36cfu/g 17cfu/g Complies Complies Complies |
Conclusion: | Conform with USP32 Standard |
