Osthol
Description
Osthol, also known as osthole, is a naturally occurring coumarin compound isolated primarily from Cnidium monnieri and related plant sources. It is used across pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and nutraceutical formulations as a bioactive botanical ingredient.
Identified by CAS 484-12-8, this compound serves as an antioxidant stabilizer in various industrial applications. In personal care and cosmetic formulations, it is incorporated into scalp treatments and hair growth serums.
Skin-conditioning products often utilize this botanical active as a key differentiator for high-end brands. Nutraceutical and dietary supplement manufacturers use it as a standardized plant extract ingredient in capsule and tablet formats.
Pharmaceutical researchers and formulators source this material as a reference standard or active ingredient in preparations. Its antioxidant activity also supports use as a stabilizing agent in formulations sensitive to oxidative degradation.
The material is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder for easy integration into manufacturing processes. It is available in research-grade and high-purity specifications to meet diverse industry needs.
HPLC purity levels typically range from 98% upward to meet strict pharmaceutical and analytical requirements. Standardized extract forms with defined content are also available for nutraceutical and cosmetic applications.
Our supply chain ensures that the product meets rigorous USP and Ph.Eur. quality benchmarks where applicable. We provide consistent batch-to-batch reliability for all your botanical ingredient sourcing requirements.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 83.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 347.2°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.1263 (rough estimate) |
| Color | white |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. dry musty herbal |
| Form | powder |
| Water Solubility | 12mg/L(25 ºC) |
| Refractive Index | 1.5570 (estimate) |
| Log P | 3.686 (est) |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29322090 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Documentation
Other Names
Osthole|Ostole|Ostol|2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 7-methoxy-8-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-|7-methoxy-8-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)chromen-2-one|7-Methoxy-8-isopentenylcoumarin|8-(3-Methyl-2-butenyl)herniarin|7-METHOXY-8-(3-METHYL-2-BUTENYL)-COUMARIN
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