Pygeum extract is a lipidosterolic extract derived from the bark of the African tree Prunus africana, native to montane forests across Africa. The extract contains a mixture of phytosterols (e.g., beta-sitosterol), pentacyclic triterpenes, and fatty acids, which are believed to be responsible for its therapeutic effects. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include African cherry extract and Red stinkwood extract. Its PubChem CID is 168010112.
Prunus africana ext
| CAS No | 94279-95-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C76H103NO16S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 1350.8 g/mol |
| Synonyms | ethyl 3-ethyl-4-formylhex-4-enoate;1H-indol-2-ylmethyl 3-ethyl-4-formylhex-4-enoate;3-methylsulfanylpropyl 4-formyl-3-(2-oxoethyl)hex-4-enoate;2-phenoxyethyl 3-ethyl-4-formylhex-4-enoate;S-(2-phenylethyl) 3-ethyl-4-formylhex-4-enethioate |
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Pygeum extract is a lipidosterolic extract derived from the bark of the African tree Prunus africana, native to montane forests across Africa. , beta-sitosterol), pentacyclic triterpenes, and fatty acids, which are believed to be responsible for its therapeutic effects.
The listed CAS number is 94279-95-5.
The listed molecular formula is C76H103NO16S2.
The listed molecular weight is 1350.8 g/mol.
ethyl 3-ethyl-4-formylhex-4-enoate;1H-indol-2-ylmethyl 3-ethyl-4-formylhex-4-enoate;3-methylsulfanylpropyl 4-formyl-3-(2-oxoethyl)hex-4-enoate;2-phenoxyethyl 3-ethyl-4-formylhex-4-enoate;S-(2-phenylethyl) 3-ethyl-4-formylhex-4-enethioate.
The source lists African cherry extract and Red stinkwood extract.