MunenMuso
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Hello,
I'm looking for skin-safe solvents that are capable of dissolving beta-sitosterol at room temperature.
From what I read online, prior to purchasing the beta-sitosterol anhydrous powder, its solubility in ~100% ethanol is around 5-6mg per ml.
However, that's not the case. I tried dissolving it at that concentration to no avail.
I even tried dissolving as low as 0.5 mg of beta-sitosterol per ml of 99.8% ethanol and absolutely none of it dissolved.
I have certificates of analysis for both the beta-sitosterol and ethanol, so I'm certain that they are pure.
I'm aware that beta-sitosterol and all plant sterols are notoriously difficult to dissolve.
But still, I hope someone can maybe give a suggestion or some other helpful insight.
I'm trying to add it to my topical hair solution which I compound myself.
Every single response is highly appreciated!
Thanks!
I'm looking for skin-safe solvents that are capable of dissolving beta-sitosterol at room temperature.
From what I read online, prior to purchasing the beta-sitosterol anhydrous powder, its solubility in ~100% ethanol is around 5-6mg per ml.
However, that's not the case. I tried dissolving it at that concentration to no avail.
I even tried dissolving as low as 0.5 mg of beta-sitosterol per ml of 99.8% ethanol and absolutely none of it dissolved.
I have certificates of analysis for both the beta-sitosterol and ethanol, so I'm certain that they are pure.
I'm aware that beta-sitosterol and all plant sterols are notoriously difficult to dissolve.
But still, I hope someone can maybe give a suggestion or some other helpful insight.
I'm trying to add it to my topical hair solution which I compound myself.
Every single response is highly appreciated!
Thanks!