| Appearance | White powder |
| Latin name | Saccharum officenarum L. |
| Product name | Octacosanol |
| Synonyms | 1-Octacosanol, Octacosanol powder / Policosanol / Rice Bran Wax Extract |
| CAS No. | 557-61-9 |
| EINECS | 209-181-2 |
| Molecular formula | C₂₈H₅₈O |
| Molecular weight | 410.77 |
| Density | 0.841g/cm3 |
| Melting Point(℃) | 83.3℃ |
| Boiling Point(℃) | 428.1°C at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point(℃) | 135.3°C |
| refractive_index | 1.458 |
| Water Solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 21.5℃ |
| Specification | Octacosanol powder 10%–90% |
| Test Method | GC |
| Extraction type | Solvent extraction |
Description:
Octacosanol powder is a naturally occurring long-chain fatty alcohol obtained from rice bran wax, sugar cane wax, wheat germ oil, and other botanical waxes. As the primary bioactive component of policosanol, Octacosanol has attracted global attention due to its potential effects on cardiovascular support, lipid metabolism, and physical endurance. Structurally similar to vitamin E, Octacosanol exists on the waxy surface of grains and plant tissue, enabling it to participate in cellular protection processes and metabolic pathways related to human energy utilization.
Octacosanol Powder Manufacturing Process from Rice Bran Wax
Rice Bran Wax Extract policosanol powder generally contains about 60% Octacosanol, with the remaining fraction composed of other fatty alcohols such as triacontanol, behenyl alcohol, lignoceryl alcohol, ceryl alcohol, and dotriacontanol. Originating from a food-based botanical source rather than synthetic chemicals, Octacosanol powder is widely recognized as a nutraceutical ingredient with excellent tolerance and safety records.
Research—particularly early studies from Cuba—suggests that Octacosanol and policosanol may support healthy cholesterol profiles by reducing LDL levels and assisting the increase of HDL levels. At the same time, Octacosanol has been associated with improved muscle performance, reaction time, and oxygen efficiency, making it suitable for endurance-based formulations. These properties have led Octacosanol powder to be used across the functional food, nutraceutical, sports nutrition, advanced cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, where natural compounds with stable physiological performance are increasingly preferred. The combination of lipid-balancing potential, energy metabolism support, and anti-fatigue characteristics gives Octacosanol a multidimensional functional profile uncommon among botanical extracts.
Function:
1. Octacosanol Policosanol can increase stamina, improve athletic performance, and support long-duration exercise needs.
2. Octacosanol powder enhances muscle resilience, reduces muscle friction, and helps maintain optimal muscular comfort during training.
3. Octacosanol supports neuromuscular coordination, helping shorten physical reaction time and improve responsiveness.
4. Octacosanol Policosanol promotes stable cardiovascular activity and contributes to healthy heart rhythm.
5. Octacosanol increases basal metabolic rate and assists in efficient nutrient utilization.
6. Octacosanol Policosanol enhances tolerance to altitude-related stress and adverse environmental conditions.
7. Octacosanol powder may help maintain systolic blood pressure within a normal physiological range.
8. Octacosanol improves oxygen utilization efficiency and reduces bodily oxygen consumption under physical exertion.
9. Octacosanol powder supports recovery after exercise by moderating physical fatigue and maintaining metabolic balance.
10. Octacosanol can help sustain higher training frequency by improving endurance capacity.
Octacosanol powder extracted from rice bran wax, known for supporting endurance, muscle performance, reaction time, and physical strength.
Application:
1. Used in functional food formulations, Octacosanol powder is added to nutritional supplements designed to enhance vitality, stamina, and metabolic efficiency.
2. Applied in the pharmaceutical industry as a raw material for products
Company Profile
Purestar Chem Enterprise Co., Ltd. (also known as Huzhou Purestar Biochem Co., Ltd.) is a professional supplier of high-quality botanical extracts and ingredients for the dietary supplement, functional food, and nutrition industries. Located in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, we have been serving customers worldwide since 2005.
Our product portfolio focuses on plant extracts, mushroom extracts, nutritional ingredients, natural active compounds, amino acids, vitamins, and other ingredients for dietary supplements and functional foods. We are committed to providing products with reliable quality, consistent supply, and competitive pricing.
Quality is our top priority. We work closely with qualified manufacturing partners and implement strict quality control throughout the sourcing and supply process. Each batch is carefully reviewed to ensure it meets customer specifications and international quality requirements.
With years of experience in international trade, our professional sales team provides efficient communication, prompt technical support, flexible business solutions, and reliable after-sales service. Whether you require standard products or customized sourcing solutions, we strive to respond quickly and professionally.
Today, our products are exported to customers across North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and other international markets. We have established long-term partnerships with manufacturers, distributors, and brand owners who value quality, reliability, and mutual growth.
At Purestar, customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. We look forward to building long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with customers around the world.
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