| Cat. Nr. | NST-03-001 |
| CAS | 473-98-3 |
| Purity | 98% (HPLC) |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Molecular formula | C30H50O2 |
| Molecular weight | 442.73 |
| Storage | +2 … +8 °C |
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
1. What is betulin?
Betulin is a natural bioactive compound (a pentacyclic triterpenoid) derived from birch bark and its extract. The positive effects of betulin are well known in folk medicine, where birch bark is a common remedy for the treatment of several skin diseases, making it a popular additive in many cosmetics.
New and improved methods of extracting Betulin have lead to higher yields of the active ingredients found in this versatile compound, and medical studies have shown betulin to be effective against high cholesterol, high blood pressure and obesity, with the compound also being shown to possess promising antiviral, antibacterial and anticancer properties.
2. How is betulin produced?
Betulin can be isolated from the bark of the white birch, where it comprises up to 30% of the tree’s dry mass. Green organic solvent is used to make birch bark extract, where the content of betulin is about 70-80%. After this process has been completed, the purity of betulin is increased to 98% and even higher depending on the needs of the buyer.
3. Where is betulin used?
Betulin is most commonly used as an additive in cosmetics, where they serve as natural skin toners, skin restorers, and antioxidants. They can also aid in the treatment of dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema. Betulin is also used in food supplements and has been shown to improve several metabolic processes and also help with the treatment of high cholesterol and diabetes. Betulin and its derivatives have also found a place in clinics as a possible anticancer agent.
4. What are the benefits of using betulin?
Betulin benefits include the restoration and improvement of skin, mostly due to a reduction in oxidative stress. Research also suggests that betulin can help to regulate blood sugar levels by increasing insulin sensitivity, in turn helping to prevent diet-induced obesity. Others report that betulin can aid in lowering cholesterol, and in some cases, can also help to maintain normal blood pressure.
5. Why choose NSTchemicals.com?
NSTchemicals.com can provide you with betulin in food and cosmetic grades of purity depending upon your needs, as well as several semi-synthetic derivatives for R&D purposes. If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, please contact our sales team at: sales@nstchemicals.com
6. How to buy betulin?
You can order high-quality betulin from our NSTchemicals online store, and if you have any questions about our products or their possible applications, please head over to our contact page and get in touch!
