Resveratrol (trans-resveratrol, CAS 501-36-0) is a naturally occurring polyphenolic stilbene found primarily in grape skin, Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum), peanuts, and red wine. Synthesized by plants as a defence mechanism against pathogens and UV radiation, resveratrol has emerged as one of the most intensively studied bioactive compounds in modern nutritional science.
In its purified powder form — typically offered at 98%+ purity — resveratrol is an off-white to light-beige crystalline substance, odourless, with low water solubility but excellent stability when stored appropriately. It is commercially available in trans-form (the biologically active isomer) and is used as a raw material ingredient across dietary supplements, functional foods, cosmeceuticals, and pharmaceutical research.
⭐ Key Fact: The global resveratrol market was valued at over USD 72 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 8.5% through 2030, driven by rising consumer demand for longevity-focused, plant-based nutraceuticals — a trend particularly strong in major US metropolitan markets including Chicago, IL.
Primary Bioactive Benefits
Peer-reviewed research has highlighted resveratrol's multifaceted bioactivity: it acts as a potent antioxidant (neutralising reactive oxygen species), exhibits anti-inflammatory properties through inhibition of COX enzymes and NF-κB pathways, activates sirtuins (SIRT1) associated with longevity signalling, demonstrates cardioprotective effects by improving endothelial function, and shows promising neuroprotective activity linked to modulation of amyloid-beta aggregation in Alzheimer's model studies.
Grades & Specifications Available
YTBIO manufactures resveratrol powder at multiple standardisation levels — 50%, 98%, and 99%+ trans-resveratrol — sourced from Japanese knotweed root extract. Each batch is accompanied by full CoA documentation including HPLC purity testing, heavy metal screening, microbial analysis, and residual solvent reports compliant with USP/EP standards.
