Senna Leaf Extract
Senna Leaf Extract, standardized to Sennosides A and B (6–20%), is available as a brown powder.
Technical specification
- Specification
- Sennoside A and BÂ 6%-20%
- Molecular formula
- C42H38O20
- Molecular weight
- 862.75
- Appearance
- Brown Powder
- Test method
- HPLC
- Grade
- Food grade/Cosmetics grade
- Solubility
- Soluble in water
- Lead time
- Within 3 working days
- Payment terms
- T/T
- Annual capacity
- 2000 tons
- Certifications
- ISO, HALAL, KOSHER etc.
- Active ingredient
- Sennoside A and B
Quality parameters (COA)
| ITEM | TEST METHOD | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| Assay: SennosidesA+B | HPLC | ≥20% |
| Appearance | Visual | Dark Brown Fine Powder |
| Odor | Organoleptic | Characteristic |
| Loss on Drying | AOAC 930.15 | ≤5.0% |
| Ash | 2g/525â/3hrs | ≤5.0% |
| Particle Size | AOAC 973.03 | 98% pass 80 mesh |
| Extract Solvent | — | Water & Ethanol |
| Solubility | — | 100% water soluble |
| Total Heavy Metals | USP35 <231> | ≤20ppm |
| Pb | ICP/MS AOAC 993.14 | ≤1.0ppm |
| As | ICP/MS AOAC 993.14 | ≤2.0ppm |
| Hg | ICP/MS AOAC 993.14 | ≤0.1ppm |
| Total Plate Count | AOAC 990.12 | ≤1000 CFU/g |
| Yeast & Mold | AOAC 997.02 | ≤100 CFU/g |
| E.Coli | AOAC 991.14 | Negative |
| Salmonella | AOAC 990.12 | Negative |
| Staphylococcus | USP31,NF 26,2008 | Negative |
Description
Senna Leaf Extract is a product derived from the leaves of the Senna plant. It is standardized for sennoside content, specifically sennosides A and B, with concentrations ranging from 6% to 20%. The product presents as a brown, fine powder with a characteristic odor and good water solubility. The molecular formula of the main active component is C42H38O20, with a molecular weight of 862.75. Key parameters for purchasers include low heavy metal content (less than 20 ppm), moisture content (less than 5.0%), and particle size (98% passing an 80 mesh sieve). The extract is stable and supplied with ISO, HALAL, and KOSHER certifications, affirming its compliance with international quality and safety standards for use in food and cosmetic industries.
Applications
Utilized in the production of food supplements and functional foods. Also applied in the cosmetic industry for skin care product formulations.
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