Cactus extract

Cactus extract (CAS 8007-78-1), also listed as Selenicereus grandiflorus ext. or cactus flower ext., is a botanical extract derived from cactus species.

Where is Cactus extract used?

• Cosmetic, nutritional and pharmaceutical formulations: humectant, antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent
• Personal care: moisturizers, serums and after-sun products for skin hydration
• Food and nutraceutical: functional beverages, dietary supplements and fortified foods
• Pharmaceutical and healthcare: standardized botanical preparations and OTC wellness products
• Fragrance: floral profile in fine fragrance and cosmetic scenting compounds
• It also helps stabilize formulations against oxidative degradation.

Good to know: Standardization levels vary by supplier and botanical source. Buyers should confirm extraction solvent, dry matter content and standardization markers for regulated end-use applications.

Commercial specifications

• Solubility requirements vary by form