Natural Plant Extract Material Beta-Sitosterol

Model NO.: Plant Sitosterol Customized: Non-Customized Suitable for: Elderly, Children, Adult Purity: 40%, 60%, 80% Trademark: Y&R Origin: China Powder: Yes Certification: ISO 9001, USP State: Solid CAS: 83-46-5 Specification: Pharmaceutical HS Code: 2906199090 β-Sitosterol (beta-sitosterol) is one of several phytosterols (plant sterols) with chemical structures similar to that of cholesterol. Sitosterols are white, waxy powders with a characteristic odor. They are hydrophobic and soluble in alcohols.Beta-sitosterol is widely distributed in the plant kingdom and found in vegetable
oil, nuts, avocados and prepared foods, such as salad dressings.β-sitosterol is being studied for its potential to reduce benign prostatic hyperplasia and blood cholesterol levels.High levels of β-sitosterol concentrations in blood have been correlated with increased severity of heart disease in men having previously suffered from heartattacks.Genetic disorder:While plant sterols are usually beneficial, there is a rare autosomal recessive. genetic disorder: phytosterolemia which causes over-absorption of phytosterols.Precursor of anabolic steroid boldenone,Being a steroid, β-sitosterol is precursor of anabolic steroid boldenone. Boldenone undecylenate is commonly used in veterinary medicine to induce growth in cattle.

Appearance	White crystalline powder
Content of Beta-Sitosterol	80.0% min.(40% min,60% min)
Content of Stigmasterol	6.0% max.
Content of Brassicasterol	5.0% max.
Content of Campesterol	10.0% max.
Content of total Phytosterols	96.0% min
Heavy metals(as Pb)	10 ppm max.
Loss on Drying	2.5% max.
Melting Point	130~142ºC
Molds and Yeasts	300 cfu/g max.
Total Areobic Microbial Count	1000 cfu/g max.

 

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