Technical Data Sheet (TDS) – Sesamin
Product Name: Sesamin
CAS Number: 607-80-7
Synonyms: Fagarol, Sesame Lignan
Grade: Food & Industrial
Appearance: White to light yellow crystalline powder
Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₁₈O₆
Molecular Weight: 354.36 g/mol
1. Description
Sesamin is a naturally occurring lignan extracted from sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum). It is a white to light yellow crystalline powder with a characteristic odor. Sesamin exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and lipid-lowering properties, making it suitable for use in dietary supplements, functional foods, nutraceuticals, and various industrial applications.
2. Specifications
| Test Item | Specification | Result (Example) |
|---|
| Appearance | White to light yellow crystalline powder | White crystalline powder |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Characteristic |
| Identification | Complies with Sesamin standard (HPLC/NMR) | Pass |
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥98% | 99.2% |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO, ethanol; insoluble in water | Conforms |
| Loss on Drying | ≤1.0% | 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤2 ppm | 1 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1 ppm | 0.5 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1 ppm | 0.2 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1 ppm | <0.1 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤1000 cfu/g | 50 cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤100 cfu/g | 20 cfu/g |
| E. coli | Negative / 10 g | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative / 25 g | Negative |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative / 10 g | Negative |
3. Applications
Food & Nutraceutical:
Dietary supplements, capsules, tablets
Functional foods and beverages
Antioxidant ingredient in oils and health products
Industrial:
Cosmetic formulations for anti-aging and skin protection
Nutraceutical extraction and formulation
Research and development in pharmacology
4. Storage and Handling
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Keep container tightly closed.
Avoid moisture, heat, and strong oxidizing agents.
Shelf life: 2–3 years in powder form when stored at -20°C.
5. Safety & Regulatory
Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) when used in food applications.
Not classified as a hazardous substance under standard industrial regulations.
Handle according to good manufacturing practice (GMP).
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
6. Packaging Options
1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg aluminum foil bags
25 kg fiber drum with inner PE bag
Customized packaging available
7. Analytical Methods
Assay: HPLC
Identification: HPLC / NMR
Heavy Metals: ICP-MS
Microbiological: Standard plate count, yeast & mold, pathogenic bacteria test
If you need other products, please click the website below to make a selection.
http://www.khonorchem.com
China
