Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract

Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract (CAS 89998-03-8), also known commercially as Cucurbita pepo ext., is a botanical extract derived from pumpkin seeds.

Where is Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract used?

• Food and nutraceutical: natural flavoring agent and nutritive additive in functional beverages, dietary supplements and seed-based ingredient blends
• Personal care: scalp treatments, hair serums and skin-conditioning products
• Pharmaceutical and healthcare: botanical active in softgel capsules and standardized herbal preparations
• Specialty food coatings and flavor systems require a mild, characteristic seed note.

Good to know: Standardization levels vary by active marker compound; buyers should confirm standardization parameters, such as phytosterol or fatty acid content, against formulation requirements before sourcing.

Commercial specifications

• Standardization levels vary by active marker compound