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Wild Yam Extract (Dioscorea spp.) – Diosgenin 6–98%
Dioscorea spp. (D. nipponica, D. zingiberensis, D. villosa)
- Marker compound
- Diosgenin
- Standardisation
- 6–98% (HPLC, Gravimetric)
- Assay method
- HPLC, Gravimetric
- CAS
- 512-04-9
- Plant part
- Rhizome
- Origin
- China, Mexico, United States
Wild Yam Extract (Dioscorea spp.) – Diosgenin 6–98%
Wild Yam extract is produced from the rhizome of Dioscorea spp. (Dioscoreaceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Diosgenin. Available grades: 6%, 16%, 40%, 98%. Typical sourcing: China, Mexico, United States. For B2B formulation in nutraceuticals & supplements, pharmaceutical.
6%16%40%98%
Specifications
| Botanical name | Dioscorea spp. (D. nipponica, D. zingiberensis, D. villosa) |
| Common names | Wild yam |
| Plant family / part | Dioscoreaceae / Rhizome |
| Marker compound | Diosgenin |
| Phytochemical class | Steroids & steroidal saponins › Steroidal saponins & sapogenins |
| Available grades | 6%, 16%, 40%, 98% |
| Made-to-order grades | 40% (produced on request; confirm lead time) |
| Assay method | HPLC, Gravimetric |
| CAS number | 512-04-9 |
| Pharmacopoeia & standards | USP, Chinese Pharmacopoeia |
| Form | Standardized Extract |
| Origin | China, Mexico, United States |
| Pack sizes | Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg; 98% grade: Sample (1 g), 50 g, 250 g, 1 Kg |
| Shelf life & storage | Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light |
Formulation focus
- Men's Health
- Women's Health
Industries
Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Pharmaceutical
Traditional systems: Traditional Chinese Medicine, North American herbal tradition
Documentation
The Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet (GHS format) can be downloaded from this page; the batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied 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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