Bitter Apricot Seed Extract

Bitter apricot seed extract, also known as amygdalin or laetrile, is derived from the seeds of apricots. It contains a compound called amygdalin, which is a cyanogenic glycoside. This compound has been historically promoted as a treatment for cancer, although its efficacy and safety remain highly controversial and largely unsupported by scientific evidence. Consuming bitter apricot seed extract can be dangerous due to the release of cyanide in the body when metabolized, posing serious health risks. Therefore, its use is not recommended outside of controlled medical settings due to the potential for toxicity.

Bitter Apricot Seed extract
Latin name: Prunus armeniaca.L.
Used part: kernel
Active ingredient: Amygdalin
Specification: 5%, 10%, 20%, 50% 98% HPLC

Chemical name: D-(-)-Amygdalin; (R)-Amygdalin; (R)-Amygdaloside; (R)-Laenitrile;
CAS NO.: 29883-15-6
Molecular Formula: C20H27NO11
M.W: 457.43

Function:

1. Cancer treatment.
2. Relieving cough and asthma.
3. Vitamin theory.