Yuanlitai Medical Technology Co. Ltd

1-Octacosanol is a saturated monohydric alcohol commonly found in the waxes of plant leaf epidermis, such as eucalyptus leaves, forage grasses and grains, acacia, clover, peas and other legumes, and is sometimes the main component of the wax. Octacosanol is also present in wheat germ. [1] 1-Octacosanol is a saturated monohydric alcohol commonly found in the waxes on plant epidermises, such as those on eucalyptus leaves, fodder grasses, cereals, and grains, as well as in species like Acacia, Trifolium, Pisum, and other leguminous plants, where it is sometimes a major component of the wax. 1-Octacosanol is also present in wheat germ. [1] Physical and chemical properties CAS Registry No. 557-61-9 Melting point 83.2 to 83.6 °C Boiling point 227 °C (100 Pa) Water soluble Insoluble Density 0.783 g/cm³ (85 °C) Chemical formula C28H58O Molecular weight 410.77 Other names: prilol; n-octacosanol; 1-octacosanol; montanol; sorghum alcohol. Safety: On May 31, 2017, the National Health and Family Planning Commission issued the "Announcement on 10 New Food Raw Materials including Shea Butter (No. 7 of 2017)," officially approving shea butter, (3R,3'R)-dihydroxy-β-carotene, basil powder, N-acetylneuraminic acid, broccoli seed water extract, cis-15-tetracosenoic acid, rice bran fatty alkanol (octacosanol), γ-linolenic acid oil (derived from *Clostridium spp.*), calcium β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate, and *Litsea cubeba* as new food raw materials. The announcement also specified the following requirements for the source, main components, production process, recommended consumption amount, quality requirements, and target population for rice bran fatty alkanol. On May 31, 2017, the National Health and Family Planning Commission issued the "Announcement on 10 Novel Food Ingredients, 2017 No. 7," officially approving the use of shea butter, (3R,3'R)-dihydroxy-β-carotene, baobab fruit powder, N-acetylneuraminate, broccoli seed aqueous extract, cis-15-tetracosenoic acid, rice bran fatty alcohol (octacosanol), γ-linolenic acid oil (from Cladosporium cladosporioides), β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyric acid calcium, and Moringa leaf extract as new food ingredients. Additionally, specific requirements were set for rice bran fatty alcohol, including its source, main components, production process, recommended intake, quality standards, and target consumer groups. Octacosanol is known for its anti-fatigue, energy-boosting, cardiovascular disease prevention, metabolism-enhancing, and cholesterol-lowering functions. It is widely used in pharmaceuticals and functional foods.