As a premier ingredient for the dietary supplement, sports nutrition, and functional food industries, our High Quality 60% Octacosanol Powder offers exceptional purity and biological activity. Octacosanol is a naturally occurring, long-chain primary fatty alcohol extracted from the protective waxy epicuticular layer found on the leaves and fruits of specific botanicals.

Renowned as the primary bioactive compound within the policosanol lipid family, octacosanol has garnered significant attention from clinical researchers and formulators for its role in optimizing lipid metabolism and boosting physical stamina. Plant Extract Supply leverages advanced purification technologies to deliver a highly stable, bioavailable, and standardized powder tailored for B2B manufacturers, contract formulation facilities, and wholesale distributors globally.

Botanical Origin & Bioactive Efficacy

Octacosanol shares structural similarities with cellular sterols and cholesterol, playing an integral part in plant defense mechanisms and moisture retention. Structurally, it is a straight-chain aliphatic 28-carbon primary fatty alcohol. While it naturally occurs alongside other fatty alcohols, our advanced fractionation and extraction processes isolate and concentrate this active fraction precisely.

Our bulk High Quality 60% Octacosanol Powder contains a minimum of 98% total aliphatic alcohols, ensuring maximum potency. Alongside the primary 60% octacosanol concentration, this synergistic policosanol matrix includes functionally beneficial fatty alcohols—such as triacontanol and hexacosanol—which work together to deliver robust therapeutic efficacy.

Key Functional Benefits & Industry Applications

Formulators integrating our 60% Octacosanol Powder into their next-generation product lines can leverage the following scientifically supported physiological benefits:

  • Lipid Metabolism & Cholesterol Management: Recognized as the most crucial component of policosanols, octacosanol is extensively studied for its potential to support cardiovascular health. It assists in maintaining healthy cholesterol biosynthesis pathways, promoting the stabilization of healthy lipid profiles.
  • Athletic Endurance & Performance: Long utilized in elite sports nutrition formulations, octacosanol dramatically enhances physical resistance, energy production, and stamina. It helps optimize oxygen utilization during exercise, mitigating onset muscle fatigue.
  • Neuromotor Function & Reflex Sensitivity: Supplementation has been shown to support neural cellular integrity, subsequently sharpening reaction times, neuromotor delicacy, and overall cognitive reflexes under physical stress.

Target Formulation Sectors

  • Cardiovascular Support Supplements (Capsules, Softgels, Tablets)
  • Pre-Workout & Endurance Sports Nutrition
  • Geriatric Nutrition & Vitality Blends
  • Functional Foods & Energizing Fortified Snacks

Technical Specifications & Composition Profile

Plant Extract Supply utilizes rigorous Gas Chromatography (GC) methods to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. The following parameters represent the comprehensive compositional profile and physical characteristics of this premium ingredient.

Advanced Composition Breakdown (GC Method)

  • Total Alcohols (Policosanol): ≥ 98.0% Min
  • Octacosanol: 60.0% Min (Actual analytical batch result: 60.3028%)
  • Triacontanol: 17.2192%
  • Hexacosanol: 13.3208%
  • Nonacosanol: 2.3098%
  • Heptacosanol: 2.2018%
  • Dotriacontanol: 2.2036%
  • Tetracosanol: 1.8029%
  • Tetratriacontanol: 0.6391%
  • Trace Components: Detectable traces of Behenyl alcohol, Lignoceryl alcohol, Ceryl alcohol, 1-heptacosanol, 1-nonacosanol, 1-dotriacontanol, and Geddyl alcohol.

Physicochemical Properties & Solubility

Our Octacosanol powder is engineered for high stability and ease of integration into diverse B2B manufacturing lines.

  • Appearance: Fine White Powder
  • Odor & Taste: Tasteless and Odorless (Ideal for unflavored formulations)
  • Melting Point: 80°C - 83°C
  • Sieve Analysis: 100% passes through 80 Mesh
  • Ash Content: ≤ 0.1%
  • Loss on Drying (LOD): ≤ 0.5%
  • Acid Value: < 1.0 mg KOH/g
  • Stacking / Bulk Density: ≥ 0.4 g/ml
  • Solubility Profile: Highly soluble in hot organic solvents (ethanol, ether, benzene, toluene, chloroform, dichloromethane, petroleum ether). Note for formulators: Insoluble in water; recommended for lipid-based delivery systems or requires emulsification for aqueous applications.

Strict Quality Control & Safety Data

At Plant Extract Supply, ingredient safety and regulatory compliance are paramount. Our quality assurance protocols guarantee a product free from environmental contaminants, supported by certified analytical methods (AFS GB/T).

Heavy Metal Standards

  • Total Heavy Metals: ≤ 10 mg/kg (Result: < 10 mg/kg)
  • Arsenic (As): ≤ 1.0 mg/kg (Result: Not detectable, GB/T 5009.11)
  • Cadmium (Cd): ≤ 0.3 mg/kg (Result: Not detectable, GB/T 5009.15)
  • Lead (Pb): ≤ 0.5 mg/kg (Result: Not detectable, GB/T 5009.12)
  • Mercury (Hg): ≤ 0.1 mg/kg (Result: Not detectable, GB/T 5009.17)

Microbiological Purity

  • Total Bacterial Count: ≤ 1000 cfu/g (Result: < 100 cfu/g)
  • Yeast & Mold: ≤ 100 cfu/g (Result: < 30 cfu/g)
  • Pathogenic Flora (E. coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus): Negative / Not Detectable

Pesticide & Solvent Residue Integrity

  • Acetone (Solvent Residue): ≤ 0.5% (Result: Not detectable)
  • DDT: ≤ 0.01 mg/kg (Result: Not detectable)
  • Quintozene: ≤ 0.01 mg/kg (Result: Not detectable)
  • Aldrin: ≤ 0.02 mg/kg (Result: Not detectable)

Formulation Safety, Compliance & Dietary Declarations

To ensure seamless integration for global nutraceutical brands, dietary supplement manufacturers, and specialized formulation developers, our High Quality 60% Octacosanol Powder is supported by the following manufacturing declarations:

  • Allergen-Free Guarantee: Completely free from Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Seeds (Mustard, Sesame), Wheat, Rye, Barley, Oats, Gluten, Soybeans, Dairy (Lactose), Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Celery, Lupin, and Sulphites (added or >10 ppm).
  • GMO Statement: 100% Non-GMO. Cultivated and processed without genetically modified plant derivatives.
  • Impurities & By-Products Statement: Manufactured entirely free of Parabens, Phthalates, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), and hazardous residual solvents.
  • Gluten-Free Statement: Verified gluten-free processing lines.
  • Ethical & Dietary Standards: Cruelty-Free (Not tested on animals), BSE/TSE-Free. Fully compliant with Kosher and Vegan certification standards.

Partner with Plant Extract Supply

Procure with confidence. Whether you require robust raw materials for capsule manufacturing, proprietary functional food blends, or complex sports nutrition architectures, Plant Extract Supply guarantees stable inventory, transparent supply chains, and stringent QA/QC documentation.

For specialized wholesale inquiries, customized technical formulation support, comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA), or material safety data sheets (MSDS), please reach out to our dedicated ingredient specialists at [email protected].

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