Gamma Oryzanol CAS

Gamma oryzanol is a lipid fraction derived from rice-bran oil. Oryzanol was first isolated from rice-bran oil in the 1950s. Several lipid fractions were isolated from the oil.The third (gamma) fraction isolated was oryzanol.It is made up of a mixture of ferulic acid esters and plant sterols. Similar in structure to cholesterol, the phytosterols and triterpenes that comprise oryzanol include campesterol, stigmasterol, beta sitosterol, cycloartanol, and cycloartenol. Because phytosterols are poorly absorbed, it has been suggested that they may reduce blood cholesterol by inhibiting intestinal cholesterol absorption.In contrast, the ferulic acid portion of gamma oryzanol is easily absorbed into the body's tissues. Ferulic acid also has demonstrated antioxidant properties in vitro.
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ChEBI: Gamma-Oryzanol (TN) is a triterpenoid.
Gamma oryzanol is found in the by-products of the rice industry, such as rice bran and rice bran oil. It exhibits a wide range of biological activities, including anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antihyperlipidemic, and neuroprotective properties, which are primarily due to its high antioxidant capacity.
A poison by skin contact. Moderately toxic by intravenous route. Low toxicity by ingestion. Experimental reproductive effects. When heated to decompositionit emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.