Osthol

Osthol, also known as osthole, is a naturally occurring coumarin compound isolated primarily from Cnidium monnieri and related plant sources.

Where is Osthol used?

• Pharmaceutical, cosmetic and nutraceutical formulations: bioactive botanical ingredient
• Personal care and cosmetics: scalp treatments and hair growth serums
• Skin-conditioning products: botanical active
• Nutraceutical and dietary supplements: standardized plant extract in capsule and tablet formats
• Pharmaceutical research: reference standard or active ingredient
• Antioxidant activity supports use as a stabilizing agent in formulations sensitive to oxidative degradation.

Good to know: HPLC purity typically 98% and upward; standardized extract forms with defined content also exist. Meets USP and Ph. Eur. quality benchmarks where applicable.

Commercial specifications

• CAS 484-12-8
• HPLC purity typically 98% upward
• Standardized extract forms with defined content
• Research-grade and high-purity specifications