Q1: What is the basic information of this product?
A1: • Product Name: Berberine
• CAS Number: 2086-83-1
• Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₁₈NO₄⁺
• Molecular Weight: 336.36
• PSA (Polar Surface Area): 3.24000
• LogP (Lipid-Water Partition Coefficient): 3.28000
Q2: What are its physicochemical properties?
A2: • Density: 1.17 g/cm³
• Melting Point: 204–205°C
• Boiling Point: 486.8°C
• Refractive Index: 1.662
• Vapor Pressure: 3.41 × 10⁻⁵ mmHg (25°C)
• Appearance: Yellow needle-like crystals
• Solubility: Soluble
Q3: What are the main uses of this product?
A3: Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Berberine is primarily used to inhibit the growth of bacteria in the gut and skin, and has a significant effect on enhancing the antibacterial activity of certain chemical drugs.
Regulating blood sugar and insulin: It can help improve insulin sensitivity and assist in lowering blood sugar, making it suitable for people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
Improving blood lipids and cardiovascular health: It helps lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), and triglycerides, and has an improving effect on atherosclerosis.
Assisting with weight management: By regulating gut microbiota and metabolic pathways, it may have a positive impact on reducing abdominal fat and weight control, but the effects vary from person to person.
• Application Areas: raw materials, feed additives, herb medicine extracts, etc.
