Coenzyme Q10
Description
Coenzyme Q10 (CAS 303-98-0) is a fat-soluble nutrient compound used across pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic manufacturing. It functions primarily as an antioxidant and cellular energy cofactor.
This ingredient supports product efficacy in formulations where oxidative stability and bioactivity are critical purchasing criteria. In nutraceutical manufacturing, it is incorporated into softgel capsules and tablets.
Functional beverages targeting cardiovascular and energy-support positioning also utilize this compound. Cosmetic formulators use it in anti-aging creams and serums where antioxidant activity is a labeled benefit.
It serves as a consumer-facing differentiator in eye contour products. Pharmaceutical-grade material is used in adjunct therapy formulations, particularly in oral dosage forms where precise potency drives sourcing.
Food and supplement manufacturers also use solubilized forms such as Q-Gel to improve bioavailability. This is essential in finished products where absorption performance is a primary formulation requirement.
The material is supplied as a fine yellow-to-orange crystalline powder. Standard grades include USP, BP, and food-grade specifications, with purity levels typically at 98% or higher.
Solubilized and microencapsulated forms are available for applications requiring enhanced dispersibility. These specialized formats improve oral bioavailability in various finished dosage forms for global distribution.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 55 °C |
| Boiling Point | 715.32°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 0.9145 (rough estimate) |
| Appearance | Yellow-Orange Crystalline Powder |
| Color | Light Orange to Dark Orange |
| Form | neat |
| Refractive Index | 1.4760 (estimate) |
| Log P | 19.119 (est) |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29146900 |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Documentation
Other Names
Q-Gel 100|Q-Gel|Q 10AA|PureSorb Q 40|Neuquinon|Liquid-Q|Li-Q-Sorb|Kudesan|CoQ10
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