Basic Information of Beta Sitosterol
Spec. 98% by HPLC
Appearance: White crystalline powder
CAS NO.:83-46-5
EINECS NO.:201-480-6
Molecular Formula: C29H50O
Molecular Weight: 414.71
Function of Beta Sitosterol
Beta-sitosterol is a plant substance similar to cholesterol. It might help reduce cholesterol levels by limiting the amount of cholesterol that is able to enter the body. It can also bind to the prostate to help reduce swelling (inflammation). Plant sterols were chemically described in 1922. Later in the 1950s, it was noted that these sterols lower serum cholesterol concentrations by reducing the absorption of cholesterol from the gut. However, by the 1980s, statins were introduced to the market, so the role of plant sterols in lipid lowering was diminished. Subsequently, it has been recognized that, as naturally occurring substances, plant sterols can be added to foods. Margarine appears to be an ideal vehicle. Over the last 15 years, there also have been several reports in the literature indicating that phytosterols have some immunological activity.
Beta-sitosterol is a substance found in plants. Chemists call it a “plant sterol ester.” It is found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. It is used to make medicine. Beta-sitosterol is used for heart disease and high cholesterol. It is also used for boosting the immune system and for preventing colon cancer, as well as for gallstones, the common cold and flu (influenza), HIV/AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, tuberculosis, psoriasis, allergies, cervical cancer, fibromyalgia, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), asthma, hair loss, bronchitis, migraine headache, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
It has the effect of reducing cholesterol, anti-inflammation, anti-ulcer, and anti-cancer in clinical, and also can be used as a hair care nutrient and skin care nutrient for cosmetics, in addition, it is used as new type animal feed due to its attributes of benefit-growth, promote-healthy and raise-output.
Application of Beta Sitosterol
As antioxidant in food and feed additives
As aliments and moisturizer for skin in cosmetics
As raw material of steroidal medicine and vitamin D3
Certificate of Analysis
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 |
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