20-Hydroxyecdysone

20-Hydroxyecdysone (CAS 5289-74-7), also known as beta-Ecdysone or 20E, is a naturally occurring phytoecdysteroid extracted primarily from plants such as Cyanotis arachnoidea and Leuzea carthamoides.

Where is 20-Hydroxyecdysone used?

• Sports nutrition and dietary supplements: capsule and powder formulations for muscle recovery and physical performance
• Cosmetics: anti-aging topicals and skin-firming products for elasticity and cellular renewal
• Pharmaceutical research: reference standard for metabolic research and active ingredient candidate for anabolic research programs
• Functional food: standardized plant extracts blended into protein powders and energy bars
• It functions as a bioactive ingredient targeting protein synthesis support, skin conditioning, and adaptogenic formulation development.

Commercial specifications

• Isolated pure compound and standardized plant extracts with defined 20E content typically 95%+ by HPLC
• Standardized extracts at lower concentrations for direct use in supplement manufacturing