Saw palmetto extract

Saw palmetto extract (CAS 84604-15-9), also marketed under botanical designations such as Serenoa repens ext. and Sabal serrulata extract, is a lipophilic extract derived from the berries of the saw palmetto palm.

It is used across nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and personal care markets primarily for its standardized fatty acid and phytosterol content. In dietary supplement manufacturing, it is formulated into softgels, capsules, and tablets.

These applications typically target men's health product lines. Pharmaceutical formulators incorporate it into standardized herbal medicinal products, where consistent fatty acid content is a key specification requirement.

In personal care, it is used as an active botanical ingredient in scalp treatments and hair care formulations. Food and flavoring applications represent a smaller but established segment for the industry.

It functions as a botanical flavoring agent in functional beverages and specialty nutritional products. Saw palmetto extract is supplied primarily as a liquid lipophilic extract or as a dry powder on an excipient carrier.

Standard commercial grades are typically standardized to 85–95% total fatty acids, with food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications available. Bulk supply is offered in drums or smaller quantities.

This ensures the material is suitable for both industrial and development-scale procurement. The extract maintains high stability when stored under proper conditions, meeting rigorous industry quality benchmarks.