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Diosgenin 8% 512-04-9 Wild Yam Extract Powder
Alias: (25R)-Spirost-5-en-3beta-ol; 3b-Hydroxy-5-spirostene
Specification:8%,10%,16%,20%
Molecular formula: C27H42O3
Molecular weight:
414.63
CAS Number: 512-04-9
Physical and chemical properties:
Appearance: white-like white powder
Melting point: ≥195℃
Specific rotation: ≥-115°
Loss on drying: ≤0.5%
Diosgenin (Diosgenin) is derived from the monocotyledonous twining vines of the Dioscoreaceae family, such as the rhizomes of yam, turmeric, yellow yam, pangolin, etc. It is used to produce hydrocortisone, prednisone, norethindrone, pectin, dextromethorphan An important basic raw material for a variety of steroid drugs such as methone.
Item | Specification | Result |
Physical control | ||
Appearance | Light yellow or white | Complies |
Assay | 8% | 8.3% |
Odor | Characteristic | Complies |
Particle Size | 100% pass 80 mesh | Complies |
Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 3.25% |
Chemical Control | ||
Total Heavy Metals | ≤20ppm | Complies |
Ash | ≤1.0ppm | Complies |
Lead | ≤1.1ppm | Complies |
Arsenic | ≤1.0ppm | Complies |
Residue of Pesticide | Complies | |
Microbiological Tests | ||
Total Plate Count | ≤1000cfu/g | Complies |
Yeast&Mold | ≤100cfu/g | Complies |
E.coil | Negative | Complies |
Salmonella | Negativev | Complies |
Staphylococcus | Negative | Complies |
Wild yam extract may help with menopause symptoms, its bioactive compounds might be able to help
influence hormone levels similar to estrogen, which may alleviate PMS symptoms.
Cholesterol
Wild yam may regulate cholesterol
levels because diosgenin seems to block the body from absorbing it.
Blood Sugar
Wild yam extract contains a compound called
dioscoretine that animal studies suggest may be able to help balance blood sugar levels, potentially helping manage diabetes.
Digestion The bloating, gas and cramps associated with an upset stomach are never welcome symptoms. A study suggests that wild yam may be an effective digestion aid and did not affect normal intestinal bacterial growth. Not only may it relieve symptoms of
indigestion, but it may also improve gallbladder function.
2, Wild Yam Extract can be applied to health food products.
3, Wild Yam Extract can be applied to beverages.
4, Wild Yam Extract can be applied to pharmaceutical products.
5, Wild Yam Extract can be applied to skin Care Materials
Diosgenin is a precursor for the synthesis of steroid hormone drugs, and is used to synthesize various steroid drugs such as hydrocortisone, prednisone, norethindrone, fluocinolone, and dexamethasone.