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African Cherry Extract (Prunus africana) – n-Docosanol 0.5–1%
Pygeum africanum (Prunus africana)
CITES-listed species (trade permit required)
Orders are released after a compliance review of the intended use and destination market.
- Marker compound
- n-Docosanol
- Standardisation
- 0.5–1% (GC)
- Assay method
- GC
- Plant part
- Bark
- Origin
- Cameroon, Madagascar, Kenya
African Cherry Extract (Prunus africana) – n-Docosanol 0.5–1%
African Cherry extract is produced from the bark of Prunus africana (Rosaceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to n-Docosanol. Available grades: 0.5%, 1%. Typical sourcing: Cameroon, Madagascar, Kenya. For B2B formulation in nutraceuticals & supplements.
0.5%1%
Specifications
| Botanical name | Pygeum africanum (Prunus africana) |
| Common names | African cherry, Pygeum |
| Plant family / part | Rosaceae / Bark |
| Marker compound | n-Docosanol |
| Phytochemical class | Lipids & fatty acids › Long-chain fatty alcohols |
| Available grades | 0.5%, 1% |
| Assay method | GC |
| Pharmacopoeia & standards | Ph. Eur. (EP), WHO monograph |
| Form | Standardized Extract |
| Origin | Cameroon, Madagascar, Kenya |
| Pack sizes | Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg |
| Shelf life & storage | Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light |
Regulatory status
- CITES-listed species (trade permit required)
Supplied only to qualified business buyers for lawful manufacturing, research or pharmaceutical use. Buyers are responsible for compliance in their market.
Industries
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Documentation
Batch Certificate of Analysis, Technical Data Sheet and MSDS available on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.
For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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