CAS No.: 557-61-9
Appearance: White Powder
Specification: Octacosanol 50%, 60%, 90%
Policosanol may be indicated for reducing cholesterol levels. There is preliminary evidence that it can reduce platelet aggregation in both healthy and hypercholesterolemic individuals and that it may be of benefit in individuals with intermittent claudication. Reports that it can boost energy and enhance sexual performance are anecdotal.
To enhance endurance, energy, stamina;
To improve the response sensitivity and improve the stress capability;
To promote the role of sex hormones, alleviate muscle pain;
To improve cardiac function;
Lower blood lipids, lower systolic blood pressure;
Improve the body's metabolism.
| CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS |
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Report Date |
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11-Dec-14 |
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Expiry Date |
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4-Dec-17 |
| CAS No.: |
557-61-9 |
Manufacture Date |
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5-Dec-14 |
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| Product Name |
Policosanol, Montanyl alcohol |
Batch Number |
POL-141205 |
| Chemical Name |
1-Octacosanol,n-Octacosanol |
Batch Quantity |
105kgs |
| Botanical source |
Sugarcane wax |
Origin of Country |
China |
| Extract Ratio |
Appr. 100:1 |
Active Ingredient markers |
Policosanol |
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| Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
| Appearance |
White to off-white Powder, |
Conforms |
Visual test |
| Odor & Taste |
Odourless, wax taste, |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
| Melting point |
83.2~83.6ºC |
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| Particle Size |
98% through 60 Mesh |
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60 Mesh Screen |
| Boiling point |
200~250ºC/1mmHg(sublimation) |
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| Proportion |
0.7830g/ml(85ºC) |
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| Stability |
Do not absorb moisture,stable for light & heat, stable in acid & basification, good character of bio-degradation. |
| Solubility |
Not soluble in water,soluble in Butyl alcohol, lsopropylalcohol, Ethyl ether, Chloroform, N-BUTYL ACETATE, alcohol, Petroleum Ether, etc. |
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| Assay |
Octacosanol C-28, NLT90% |
90.971% |
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| Triacontanol C-30, |
4.75% |
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| Hexacosanol C-26 |
1.45% |
GC |
| Tetracosanol C-24 |
1.05% |
GC |
| Heptacosanol C-27 |
0.36% |
GC |
| Nonacosanol C-29 |
0.20% |
GC |
| Dotriacontanol C-32 |
1.18% |
GC |
| Total Alcohols 98% min. |
>99% |
GC |
| Loss on Drying |
NMT 0.5% |
0.09% |
5g /105ºC /2hrs |
| Ash Content |
NMT 0.1% |
0.06% |
2g /525ºC /3hrs |
| Extraction Solvent |
85% Grain Alcohol (v/v) |
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| Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
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Atomic Absorption |
| Arsenic (As) |
NMT 1ppm |
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Atomic Absorption |
| Lead (Pb) |
NMT 0.5ppm |
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Atomic Absorption |
| Mercury(Hg) |
NMT 0.1ppm |
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Atomic Absorption |
| Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 0.3ppm |
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Atomic Absorption |
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| DDT |
NMT 0.01ppm |
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USP-GC |
| Aldrin |
NMT 0.02ppm |
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USP-GC |
| Methamidophos |
NMT 0.02ppm |
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USP-GC |
| Quintozene |
NMT 0.01ppm |
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USP-GC |
| PCNB |
NMT 0.01ppm |
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USP-GC |
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| Microbiological Data |
Total Plate Count <1,000cfu/g |
< 100 cfu/g |
In house |
| Total Yeast & Mold <100cfu/g |
< 30 cfu/g |
In house |
| E. Coli to be absent |
Negative |
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| Staphylococcus to be absent |
Negative |
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| Salmonella to be absent |
Negative |
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| Packing &Storage |
Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kgs/drum. |
| Keep tightly sealed, store away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. |
| Shelf Life |
3 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. |
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