Cat Number: PIPE-0298

Gamma oryzanol

CAS Number

11042-64-1

Synonyms

GAMMA-ORYZANOL;.gamma.-Orizanol;gamma-orizanol;gamma-oz;gammariza;Major coMpounds: Cycloartenylferulate and 24-Methylen Cycloartanylferulate;Other coMpounds: CaMpesterylferulate, CaMpestanylferulate, β-Sitosterylferulate and Cycloartanylferulate;Gu Weisu

Description

Gamma Oryzanol is a mixture of 6 substances derived from rice bran oil, including sterols and ferulic acid, called Cycloartanyl Ferulate or Triterpene alcohol ferulate. It has been approved in Japan for several conditions, including menopausal symptoms, mild anxiety, stomach upset, and high cholesterol. In the US, it is widely used as a sports supplement, as well as for reducing cholesterol. gamma oryzanol is widely used as a food additive, pharmaceutical material. In cosmetic area, the application to creams and sunscreens exploiting its skin age resistor function and ultraviolet absorbing effect.

Molecular Weight

602.89

Molecular Formula

C40H58O4

EINECS

600-960-6

Appearance

Powder to crystaline

Color

White to Light yellow

Storage

Sealed in dry, Room Temperatureerature