Octacosano

1. Functions:

Octacosano is world recognized anti-fatigue material. It is extracted from natural plant rice bran wax. The research result by Doctor T.K.Cureton of University of Illinois has shown its main materials : (1)increase endurance capability, vigor and physical strength; (2)improve reaction susceptiveness; (3)increase stress; (4)promote action of sex hormone, relieve muscle pain; (5)improve functions of cardiac muscle; (6)reduce cholesterol, blood fat, and show shrink blood pressure; (7)improve metabolism.

2. Quality index:

Appearance: white powder

Molecular weight: 410.5

Structural formula:

Molecular formula: CH₃(CH₂)₂₇OH

Solubility: insoluble in water, Soluble in fatty and aromatic chemicals at 70-80°C

Melting point : 80-83°C

Acid value (mgKOH/g): <1.0

Assay: ≥5-90% (GC test) (all specifications)

Total alcohol: ≤10mg/kg

Pb≤3mg/kg

(As)≤1.0mg/kg

Bioinstrumentation: total bacteria ≤3000cfu/g

Escherichia chli: not detected 10g

Ash: ≤0.4%

Moisture and volatile matter: ≤0.5