Amygdalin
What is Amygdalin?
Amygdalin (CAS 29883-15-6), also referenced commercially as D-Amygdalin, is a naturally derived cyanogenic glycoside extracted primarily from bitter almond kernels and apricot seeds.
Where is Amygdalin used?
- Cosmetics: bioactive botanical ingredient for antioxidant and skin-conditioning outcomes
- Personal care: humectant and antioxidant in facial serums, moisturizers and anti-aging creams
- Nutraceuticals: active botanical extract in capsule and tablet formats for wellness supplement lines
- Pharmaceutical and research buyers use it as a reference standard or active ingredient for investigational preparations.
- Hair care products also incorporate it.
Commercial specifications
- High-purity grades for research and pharmaceutical procurement
- Packaging from small research quantities to kilogram-scale commercial orders
Other Names (Synonyms)
(R)-Amygdalin|D-Amygdalin|(R)-Laenitrile|(R)-Amygdaloside|D(-)-Mandelonitrile-beta-D-gentiobioside|D-Mandelonitrile-beta-D-glucosido-6-beta-D-glucoside|Benzeneacetonitrile, α-[(6-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy]-, (αR)-