Ubiquinol

Ubiquinol (CAS 992-78-9) is the reduced, active form of Coenzyme Q10, a lipid-soluble, vitamin-like compound naturally present in human cellular membranes.

Where is Ubiquinol used?

• Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements: primary active ingredient in softgel, capsule, and emulsified liquid formulations
• Mitochondrial support and antioxidant ingredient, dosed typically between 50 mg and 200 mg per serving
• Food and functional beverages: fortification for antioxidant stabilisation and nutritional enrichment
• Pharmaceuticals: oral solid dose and semi-solid formulations
• Personal care and cosmetics: topical antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent in anti-ageing serums, facial creams, and UV-protective formulations
• Water-soluble (CWS) grades are produced via microencapsulation or emulsification for aqueous matrices including beverages, dairy alternatives, and functional foods.

Good to know: Distinguished from its oxidised counterpart ubiquinone by its superior bioavailability; its reduced redox state makes it functionally distinct from standard CoQ10. Batches produced to USP or Ph. Eur. reference standards are available on request, with full documentation including certificates of analysis, residual solvent data, and heavy metals testing.

Commercial specifications

• Purity grades range from technical through to food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade
• Crystalline powder (white to pale yellow), oil suspension, and microencapsulated CWS powder
• Bulk packaging: 25 kg fibre drums and cartons; smaller lots of 1 kg to 5 kg in vacuum-sealed aluminium foil bags
• Cosmetic-grade material supplied with INCI-compliant documentation and meets standard European cosmetics regulatory requirements