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| Physical Characters and Index |
Product Name:Turkesterone
CAS:41451-87-0
Molecular Formula:C27H44O8
Molecular Weight:496.63
Appearance:Off-White to Pale Yellow powder.
Melting point:166-170°C
Boiling point:740.1±60.0 °C(Predicted)
Storage conditions:Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere |
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| Use and description |
Turkesterone is a concentrated type of ecdysteroid (also called a phytoecdysteroid), a compound that is naturally found in some insects and plants.
Ecdysteroids have anabolic and adaptogenic effects, so they’re isolated and used to make supplements that are taken for purposes such as to boost muscle growth and athletic performance.
What foods contain turkesterone? While some ecdysteroids are found in foods like spinach, quinoa and yams, turkesterone is not abundant in any common foods.
Instead, it naturally occurs in thistle-like plants, most of which grow in Central Asia, such as places like Siberia, Asia, Bulgaria and Kazakhstan. Plants that it’s commonly extracted from include those called leuzea or maral root and Ajuga turkestanica.
Compared to other types of ecdysteroid supplements, such as ecdysterone, studies suggest that turkesterone seems to be a bit more potent, especially in regard to its anabolic (muscle-building) effects. It’s also pricier than ecdysterone, which is why some people prefer to use ecdysterone in its place. |
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