Amygdalin

Amygdalin (CAS 29883-15-6, EC 249-925-3, formula C20H27NO11) is a naturally occurring cyanogenic glycoside extracted primarily from bitter almonds and stone fruit kernels. It is also known under the synonyms D-Amygdalin, Amygdaloside, and NSC 15780. No E-code designation applies to this substance.

In personal care formulations, amygdalin functions as a humectant and skin conditioner by attracting and retaining moisture within the stratum corneum, while its antioxidant activity helps protect formulations and skin lipids from oxidative degradation. In pharmaceutical intermediate applications, it serves as a reference compound and active precursor in research-grade preparations targeting cellular oxidative stress pathways.

This material is supplied as a white fine crystalline powder meeting pharmaceutical intermediate grade specifications and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the EU. Procurement teams should confirm compliance documentation prior to ordering, as cyanogenic glycoside content requires appropriate handling classification. HS code 29389090 applies for import and export declarations.