As a highly purified, naturally derived active compound, Cnidium Seed Extract 98% Osthole represents a gold standard in premium botanical ingredients. Extracted exclusively from the dried ripe seeds of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson, Osthole is a highly bioactive coumarin derivative widely utilized across the neutraceutical, raw chemical, and botanical biopesticide industries. Through advanced extraction technology, we have achieved a highly concentrated 98% purity level that guarantees optimal stability, batch-to-batch consistency, and uncompromised efficacy for dietary supplement manufacturers, formulators, and wholesale distributors globally.
What is Cnidium Seed Extract 98% Osthole?
Osthole (Chemical Formula: C15H16O3) is the primary active pharmacological constituent isolated from the Cnidium monnieri plant. Unlike synthetic alternatives, our naturally derived variant preserves the critical biological activities of the coumarin structure. Carefully processed using exclusively water and ethanol as extraction solvents, this fine white powder offers formulators a reliable, sustainable, and highly potent foundation for diverse commercial applications.
Key Chemical & Physical Specifications
- Product Name: Cnidium Seed Extract 98% Osthole
- Category: Standardized Plant Extracts
- Botanical Source: Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss
- Plant Part Used: Seed
- Active Component: Osthole
- Standardized Specification: ≥98.0%
- CAS Number: 484-12-8
- Molecular Formula: C15H16O3
- Molecular Weight: 244.28
- Appearance: White fine powder
- Identification: Passes all criteria tests
- Analysis Method: HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography)
Primary Formulative Benefits & Pharmacological Functions
Scientific literature and established application data have demonstrated that Osthole possesses a remarkably diverse range of biological and pharmacological activities. When integrated into consumer health formulations or specialized chemical products, it provides several structural advantages:
- Neurological & Skeletal Support: Research indicates that Cnidium Fruit Extract offers profound neuroprotective properties and promotes bone modeling (osteogenesis), making it a valuable addition to healthy aging and joint-support nutraceuticals.
- Immune & Inflammatory Modulation: The compound demonstrates distinct immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory activities, essential for wellness supplements targeting immune resilience.
- Cardiovascular & Smooth Muscle Function: Osthole exhibits antispasmodic, hypotensive (blood pressure lowering), and anti-arrhythmic effects, broadening its potential within cardiovascular support complexes.
- Cellular Defense Mechanism: It delivers potent, broad-spectrum antimicrobial, anti-parasitic, and recognized anti-cancer properties at the cellular level.
Versatile Industry Applications
1. Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals
The high-purity nature of Cnidium Seed Extract 98% Osthole makes it perfectly suited for encapsulation or tablet formulation. Its fine powder state, having 100% passed through an 80-mesh sieve, ensures excellent flowability and uniform distribution in complex nutraceutical blends focused on cognitive decline prevention, bone density, and cardiovascular wellness.
2. Botanical Biopesticides & Sustainable Agriculture
In modern agricultural chemical applications, Osthole is emerging as a revolutionary botanical pesticide. Its unique profile delivers high efficiency and a broad-spectrum response against agricultural pests while maintaining exceptionally low toxicity. It acts as an organic, green, and eco-protecting agent that leaves absolutely zero harmful residue. Furthermore, specialized formulations utilizing this extract promote leaf vitality, preserving greenness and significantly prolonging the functional physiological period of foliage.
Comprehensive Analytical & Quality Control Data
Quality assurance is paramount for international procurement and brand compliance. Plant Extract Supply ensures maximum transparency with rigorous In-House QC and adherence to both European Pharmacopoeia (Eur.Ph.7.0) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards.
Physical & Chemical Analysis
- Appearance & Color: White Fine Powder (Organoleptic: Conforms)
- Odor: Characteristic (Organoleptic: Conforms)
- Sieve Analysis: 100% Pass 80 mesh (USP36<786>: Conforms)
- Assay (Osthole via HPLC): Specification ≥98.0% | Test Result: 98.18%
- Loss on Drying: Specification 5.0% Max. (Eur.Ph.7.0 [2.5.12]) | Test Result: 2.21%
- Total Ash: Specification 5.0% Max. (Eur.Ph.7.0 [2.4.16]) | Test Result: 2.05%
- Solvents Residue: Meets Eur.Ph.7.0 <5.4> & <2.4.24> standard (Conforms)
- Pesticides Residue: Meets USP36 <561> Requirements (Conforms)
Heavy Metals Profile (Tested via ICP-MS, Eur.Ph.7.0 <2.2.58>)
- Total Heavy Metals: 10ppm Max. (Conforms)
- Lead (Pb): 2.0ppm Max. (Conforms)
- Arsenic (As): 1.0ppm Max. (Conforms)
- Cadmium (Cd): 1.0ppm Max. (Conforms)
- Mercury (Hg): 0.5ppm Max. (Conforms)
Microbiological Safety (Tested via USP <2021>)
- Total Plate Count: NMT 1000 cfu/g (Conforms)
- Total Yeast & Mold: NMT 100 cfu/g (Conforms)
- E. Coli: Negative (Conforms)
- Salmonella: Negative (Conforms)
Advanced Quality, Safety & Regulatory Declarations
To support seamless global regulatory integration and clean-label consumer appeal, Plant Extract Supply verifies the following declarations for our Cnidium Seed Extract:
- GMO Statement: Verified non-GMO; not produced from or with any Genetically Modified Organism plant material.
- By-Products & Impurities: Manufactured entirely without Parabens, Phthalates, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), or harsh residual solvents.
- Allergen Free Formulation: Completely free from Peanuts (and protein oil derivatives), Tree Nuts, Seeds (Mustard, Sesame), Wheat, Barley, Rye, Oats, Spelt, Kamut, Gluten, Soybeans, Dairy (including lactose), Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Celery, Lupin, and Sulphites (added or >10 ppm).
- Dietary Compliance: Fully certified to Kosher and Vegan standards.
- Ethical Manufacturing: Certified Cruelty-Free (no animal testing) and explicitly BSE/TSE-free.
Packaging and Storage Recommendations
To maintain the precise 98.18% assay potency and chemical stability of the Osthole powder, strict storage protocols must be followed. We advise manufacturers and distributors to store the ingredient in a cool, dry environment within well-closed commercial containers. The raw material must be kept away from ambient moisture and direct sunlight to prevent degradation of the active coumarin structures.
Partner with Plant Extract Supply
Procuring premium botanical ingredients demands a reliable supply chain, standardized manufacturing, and impeccable documentation. For formulation guidance, wholesale pricing, bulk packaging configurations, or to secure your commercial stock of Cnidium Seed Extract 98% Osthole, please connect with our technical sales division at [email protected]. Our specialized team is prepared to assist international buyers, OEM brands, and formulators in accelerating their next-generation product development.











