Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
NA
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Cranberry Extract is a standardized botanical ingredient derived from Vaccinium macrocarpon, primarily processed via ethanol or water extraction to concentrate proanthocyanidins (PACs). The active marker compounds are often quantified as A-type oligomeric proanthocyanidins. While no single CAS number applies to the complex extract mixture, specific PAC dimers like A2 have distinct identifiers. Key chemical markers include cyanidin-3-O-galactoside.
Storage requires cool, dry conditions below 25°C with low humidity to prevent degradation. Clinically, high doses may interact with anticoagulants like warfarin. Safety data indicates general tolerance, but patients with oxalate kidney stones should exercise caution due to natural oxalate content.