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Formula

L-Tryptophan

CAS73-22-3
FormulaC11H12N2O2
SynonymL-alpha-Amino-3-indolepropionic Acid, L-Tryptophan, L-Tryptophan
AppearanceWhite or yellow slightly crystalline powder
Chlorides<0.05%
Loss on Drying<0.30%
pH5.5~7.0
Specific Rotation-29.4~-32.8°
Sulfates<0.03%
Iron<0.003%
Residue on Ignition<0.10%
Heavy Metals<15ppm
Assay; CF, USP 2698.5~101.5%
Insolubilityin chloroform
Melting Point289 c (dec.)
Odorwh. cryst. or cryst. odorless powd., sl. bitter taste
Molecular weight204.23
Solubility4 gl in water

Chitosan

CAS9012-76-4
Formula(C6H11O4N)· n
SynonymPoly (D-glucosamine), Chitosan, Chitin, deacylated
Acetylation92.06 %
Heavy Metals; USP <231>(Cd,Cr,Cu,Mn,Ni,Zn,Hg) <3 ppm
Viscosity T 25C110
Particle Size (US Std. Sieve)60-80 Mesh
Insolubility0.5%
Salmonella0 CFU/G
Standard Plate Count<200 CFU/G
E Coli & Salmonella0 CFU/G
OdorOdorless
SensoricFine White Powder
Bulk Density0.5 g/cc Approx.
Moisture(105°C, 2h)4.2 %
15 ppm0.3
pH7.3 %
Molecular weight70,000
Specific gravity1.4

Lithium Orotate

CAS5266-20-6
FormulaC5H3LiN2O4
Synonymlithium 2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylate, 4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-2,6-dioxo-, lithium salt (1:1)
Li Content1.0%-1.5%
pHTo be determined
ColorTo be determined
Loss on DryingNot More Than 5%
Leadless than 1 ppm
Arsenicless than 1 ppm
Mercuryless than 1 ppm
E.ColiNegative
ColiformNegative
SalmonellaNegative
StaphylococcusNegative
Total Plate CountLess Than 3000/gm
Yeast & MoldsLess Than 300/gm

Berberine HCL

CAS633-65-8
FormulaC20H18NO4.Cl
SynonymBarberry Root Extract, Benzo[g]-1,3-benzodioxolo[5,6-a]quinolizinium, 5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethoxy-, chloride (1:1)
E. ColiNot Detected/10 g
SalmonellaNot Detected/25 g
Cadmium, as CdNMT 1.0 ppm
Heavy MetalsNMT 20.0 ppm
Arsenic, as AsNMT 2.0 ppm
Bulk Density15 - 45 g/100 mL
Particle SizeNLT 90% thru 80 mesh
IdentificationCorrespond to Standard
Berberine HCl (Dry Base)NLT 97.0%
Loss on DryingNMT 15.0%
Total ashNMT 2.0%
Lead as PbNMT 2.0 ppm
Yeast and Mold1000 cfu/g
Mercury, as HgNMT 1.0 ppm
Pesticides ResiduesMeets the Requirements
Residual SolventsNMT 5,000 ppm
Total Plate CountNMT 10,000 cfu/g
StaphylococcusNot Detected/10 g

Pharmaceutical Grade Magnesium Hydroxide HD ~ USP

CAS1309-42-8
FormulaMg(OH)2
SynonymBrucite, Magnesia magma, Magnesium hydrate, Milk of magnesia, Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2), Magnesium hydroxide
Density2.36
Melting Point350 c (dec.)
Particle Size: Passes 325 mesh (wet Sieve)HD7 - 95.0% min
Particle Size: Passes 325 mesh (wet Sieve)HD9 - 95.0% min
Particle Size: Passes 325 mesh (wet Sieve)HD12 - 90.0% min
Tapped Density (1000 taps)HD12 - 1.01 - 1.25 g/cc
Calcium as Ca1.50% max
Heavy Metals, as Pb20 ppm max
Bulk Density (untapped)HD7 - 0.40 - 0.65 g/cc
Magnesium Hydroxide as Mg(OH)295.0 - 100.5%
IdentificationPositive test for Magnesium
Microbial enumeration testPasses test
Loss on Ignition30.0 - 33.0% max
Loss on Drying2.00% max
Free Alkali2 ml
Soluble Salts2.00% max
Carbonatesto pass effervascence test
Lead as Pb1.5 ppm max
Bulk Density (untapped)HD5 - 0.25 - 0.55 g/cc
Bulk Density (untapped)HD9 - 0.60 - 0.80 g/cc
Bulk Density (untapped)HD12 - max 1.10 g/cc
Tapped Density (1000 taps)HD5 - 0.40 - 0.60 g/cc
Tapped Density (1000 taps)HD7 - 0.61 - 0.80 g/cc
Tapped Density (1000 taps)HD9 - 0.81 - 1.00 g/cc
Particle Size: Passes 325 mesh (wet Sieve)HD5 - 95.0% min
Odorodorless
Molecular weight58.33
Colorwhite amorphous powder or colorless hexagonal crystal
Solubilitysoln. of ammonium salts and dilute acids

Inositol FCC

CAS87-89-8
FormulaC6H6(OH)6
SynonymHexahydroxycyclohexane, i-Inositol, myo-Inositol, cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-Cyclohexanehexol
Density1.524
DescriptionFine white, crystals or white crystalline powder, odorless, sweet taste.
IdentificationPositive reaction to tests A, B, C.
Melting PointBetween 224°C & 227°C
Loss on Drying< 0.5%
Residue on Ignition< 0.1%
Chloride< 0.005%
Sulfate< 0.006%
CalciumPasses test.
Iron< 0.0005%
Heavy Metals< 0.0020%
Lead< 0.001%
Assay> 97.0% of C6H12O6 after drying.
Insolubilityin abs. alcohol and ether
Odorodorless
Molecular weight180.16
Solubilitywater

Flax Seed Oil

CAS8001-26-1
SynonymFlaxseed oil powder, Linseed oil
Density0.921-0.936
Saponification number188-195
Slightly Solublein alcohol
Calories120 Calories
Sodium0 mg
Vitamin E2.9 i.u.
Omega-6 EFA15%
Peroxide ValueBelow 1.0 meq/kg
Processing Temperature30°C - 37°C (86°F - 99°F)
Omega-3 EFA54% (Min 50%)
RefiningNo
Trans Fatty AcidsNo
Carbohydreates0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0 g
Vitamin A74 i.u.
PreservativesNo
Omega-9 FA21%
Bleaching Agents or HexaneNo
Fat Calories120
Saturated Fats9%
AdditivesNo
Fat14g
Insolubilityin water
Iodine Number160-200
Melting Point-19 c
Odorgolden-yel., amber, or brown drying oil, peculiar odor, bland taste
Flash Point222 c
Solubilityether, chloroform, carbon disulfide, turpentine
Boiling Point343 c

Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate, P5P

CAS853645-22-4 ;41468-25-1 (monohydrate)
FormulaC8H10NO6P·H2O
Synonym5,5´-(3-(2-Pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazine-5,6-diyl)
Organic ResidualToluene 100 ppm max.
Assay %98.5% - 101.0% (dried basis)
Solvent(OLV) There is no potential for specific toxic US
Molecular weight494.4
inorganic phosphorousNMT 2000 ppm
OdorOdorless
Solubility (grams/100 gramg water) at 0°CSparingly soluble in water
SensoricA pale yellowish-white to light yellow crystall
IdentificationIR spectrum matches Reference Standard.
Pyridoxine HCL(HPLC) NMT 0.5%
Water content(ppm)(K.F.) NMT 10%
Heavy Metals; USP <231>20ppm max.
pH2.6 - 3.0 (0.25%)

Ascorbyl Palmitate

CAS137-66-6
FormulaC22H38O7
SynonymL-Ascorbic Acid, L-Ascorbic acid, 6-hexadecanoate, 6-O-Palmitoylascorbic acid
IdentificationConforms with standards
Loss on Drying2.0% Max
Organic VolatilesConforms with standards
Slightly Solublein water
SensoricWhite to yellowish white powder
Residue on Ignition0.1% max
Heavy Metals; USP <231>10 ppm max
Assay %95.0 - 100.5
Melting Point107? C - 117?C
Specific Rotation+21?-+ 24?
Odorwh. or yel.-wh. powd., citrus odor
Molecular weight414.54
Solubilityalcohol, animal and veg. oils

Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin

CAS28302-36-5
FormulaC34H29CuN4O7-3
SynonymCuprate(3-), [(7S,8S)-3-carboxy-5-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethenyl-18-ethyl-17-formyl-7,8-dihydro-2,8,12-trimethyl-21H,23H-porphine-7-propanoato(5-)-.kappa.N21,.kappa.N22,.kappa.N23,.kappa.N24]-, sodium (1:3), (SP-4-2)-
Lead0.00037%
Arsenic0.00018%
SalmonellaNegative
Sulphate Ash28.4%
Heavy Metals5 ppm
E (1% / 1CM) 405 NM581.92
Free Copper0.0178%
pH10.66
Total Copper4.8%
E. ColiNegative
Assay102.45%
Extinction Ratio3.57
Loss on Drying2.78%
Yeast and MoldNegative
Total Plate Count1,000 CFU/gram max.

Vitamin E TPGS (d-a-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate)

CAS9002-96-4
FormulaC33O5H54(CH2 CH2O)n
SynonymTPGS Tocophersolan, Vitamin E TPGS
Physical FormWaxy solid
ColorWhite to light tan
Gardner< 10
Specific gravity1.06 at 45&deg;C
Melting Point37-41&deg;C
Solubility in waterMiscible in all parts
Specific RotationNot less than +24

Sodium Hyaluronate (Cosmetic Grade)

CAS9067-32-7
Formula(C14H20NO11Na)n
SynonymHyaluronic Acid Sodium Salt, Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
Loss on Drying<= 10.0%
Heavy Metals<= 20 ppm
Arsenic<= 2 ppm
Infrared SpectrumComplies with Ph. Eur. reference spectrum of Sodium Hyaluronate
Molecular weightReport Test Value
Residue on Ignition<= 20.0% (on dried substance)
Pseudomonas AerguinosaAbsent/g
E ColiAbsent/g
CharacteristicsWhite granule or powder, odorless
Intrinsic ViscosityReport Test Value
Protein<= 0.1% (on dried substance)
Assay>= 92.0% (on dried substance)
Staphylococcus aureusAbsent/g
Total molds & yeasts<= 10 cfu/g
Total viable count<= 100 cfu/g
pH6.0 - 8.0 (0.1% solution)
Glucuronic Acid>= 44.0% (on dried substance)
Light Transmittance>= 99.0% (0.5% solution, 550 nm)
Insolubilityin org. solventsm.w. 800,000-1,600,000

Pterostilbene

CAS537-42-8
FormulaC16H16O3
Synonymtrans-Pterostilbene, Methylated Resveratrol, Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether is the organic compound
ColorWhite to off-white
OdorCharacteristic
SolubilityEthanol
Total Plate CountNMT 1,000 cfu/g
Heavy MetalsNMT 1 ppm Pb, As, Cd, Hg
Loss on DryingNMT 2.0%
AssayNLT 99% Pterostilbene
DescriptionFine free-flowing crystalline powder

Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)

CAS67-97-0
FormulaC27 H44 O
SynonymToxiferol, Cyclohexanol, 3-[(2E)-2-[(1R,3aS,7aR)-1-[(1R)-1,5-dimethylhexyl]octahydro-7a-methyl-4H-inden-4-ylidene]ethylidene]-4-methylene-, (1S,3Z)-
Insolubilityin water
Melting Point84-88 c
Odorodorless
Colorcolorless to white crystal
Solubilityacetone, alcohol, chloroform, fatty oils
Molecular weight384.71

Glycine USP

CAS56-40-6
FormulaH2NCH2COOH
SynonymAminoacetic acid, Glycine, Glycine
Density1.1607
Very Solublein alcohol, ether
Residue on Ignition0.10% Max
OVIUp to Standard
Loss on Drying0.20% Max
Clarity and colorUp to Standard
GradePharmaceutical
Assay98.5 - 101.5%
Sulfate0.0065% Max
Heavy Metals0.002% Max
Arsenic0.0001% Max
AppearanceWhite Crystaline Powder
Chloride0.007% Max
Odorwh. cryst. or cryst. powd., odorless, sweet taste
Melting Point232-236 c (dec.)
Molecular weight75.08
Solubilitywater

L-Theanine

CAS3081-61-6
FormulaC7H14N2O3
SynonymL-glutamic acid -r-monoethylamide, N-Ethyl-L-Glutamine
FlavorCharacteristic, slight sweet taste
OdorOdorless
Chloride<0.022%
Foreign MatterAbsent
ColorWhite
Loss on DryingNMT 5.0%
AppearanceFine Powder
Mold & Yeast<1,000 cfu/g
SolutionClear, transparent solution in water
E.ColiAbsent
pH5.65
Arsenic<4.0 mcg/g
Residue on Ignition0.01%
Bulk Density0.42 g/ml
SalmonellaAbsent
Heavy Metals<20 ppm
Total Plate Count<5,000 cfu/g

Mixed Tocopherols

CAS1406-18-4
Synonymd-alpha, d-beta, d-gamma & d-delta tocopherols, Vitamin E
Density0.950 (254 c)
Tocopherol Content mg/g (as Mixed tocopherols)700 as mixed tocopherols
Tocopherol Content mg/g (as Mixed tocopherols)700 mixed (20% alpha max.)
AppearanceClear, brownish red viscous oil
TasteMild Characteristic
SolubleSoluble in ethanol,ether,acetone,fats and vegetable oils, insoluble in water
d-alpha tocopherol,% of total20.0 Maximum
d-beta tocopherol, mg/g50.0 max
d-delta tocopherol, mg/g100 min
OdorTypical vegetable oil
Identification TestPasses NF and FCC tests
Heavy MetalsMaximum 10 ppm
d-gama topopherol, mg/g420 min
Specific Rotation, [Alpha] d25Minimum +20 °
Color, GardnerMaximum 13
Insolubilityin water
Melting Point2.5-3.5 c
Molecular weight430.79
Solubilityoils, fats, acetone, alcohol, chloroform, ether
Boiling Point200-220 c

Niacin

CAS59-67-6
FormulaC6H5NO2
SynonymNicotinic acid, 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid
Density1.473
Insolubilityin most lipid solvs., ether
Melting Point236 c
Odorodorless to sl. odor, sour taste
Molecular weight123.12
Colorcolorless needles or white crystal powder
Solubilityalcohol, hot water, aq. alkali

Folic acid

CAS59-30-3
FormulaC19H19N7O6
SynonymPGA, Pteroylglutamic acid, Vitamin B9, Vitamin M, L-Glutamic acid, N-[4-[[(2-amino-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-, Folic acid
Slightly Solublein water
DescriptionMember of the Vitamin B complex
SolubilityInsoluble in lipid solvents, acetone, alcohol and ether
Solubility in waterSlightly soluble
SolubilitySoluble in dil. alkali hydroxide, carbonate soutions
AppearanceOrange-yellow needles or platelets
Insolubilityin lipid solvs., acetone, alcohol, ether
Odororange-yel. need. or platelets, odorless
Molecular weight441.45

L-Phenylalanine

CAS63-91-2
FormulaC9H11NO2
SynonymL-Phenylalanine, L-alpha-Amino-beta-phenylpropionic Acid, L-Phenylalanine
Very Solublein alcohol, ether
Melting Point275-283 c (dec.)
Odorwh. cryst. or cryst. powd., sl. odor, bitter taste
Molecular weight165.21
Solubilitywater

Creatine

CAS57-00-1
FormulaC4H9N3O2
SynonymMethylglycocyamine, Glycine, N-(aminoiminomethyl)-N-methyl-

Yerba Mate Extract 8%

CAS84082-59-7
SynonymMate extract
Botanical FamilyAquifoliaceae
Genus & SpeciesIlex paraguariensis
AppearancePowder
ColorBrown
OdorCharacteristic
TasteCharacteristic
Plant PartLeaf
CarrierMaltodextrin
Extraction MethodPerculation
Extraction MediumWater & Ethanol
Caffeine>= 8%
Total Plate Count< 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Molds< 100 cfu/g
ColiformNegative
E.ColiNegative
SalmonellaNegative
Staphylococcus aureusNegative
Pseudomonas aeruginosaNegative

Alpha Ketoglutaric Acid

CAS328-50-7
FormulaC5H6O5
SynonymAlpha-Oxoglutaric acid, Pentanedioic acid, 2-oxo-, 2-Oxoglutaric acid
Transmittance95% min.(10g/100 ml, 2N HCI)
Sulfates200 ppm max
Ammonium200 ppm max
Heavy Metals; USP <231>10 ppm max
Iron30 ppm max
Assay %99.0% min
Residue on Ignition0.2% max
Chlorides200 ppm max.
Arsenic PPM1 ppm max
Loss on Drying1.0% max
Melting Point113.5 c
Molecular weight146.10
Solubilitywater, alcohol

Tocotrienol (50% Concentrate)

Synonymtocotrienol / tocopherol blend
Peroxide Value max10 meq/kg max.
Isomeric FormsApproximately 25% typical tocopherols and 75% typical tocotrienols
StandardsListed by the FDA as a GRAS nutrient / dietary supplement
Total Vitamin E50% minimum Alpha-tocopherols......10-14% typical
SolubleSoluble in oils and fats. Insoluble in water
Moisture(105°C, 2h)1.0% max.
StabilityTocotrienol 50% shelf life is 12 months
PackagingTocotrienol 50% is available in 20kg containers
UsesAs dietary supplements and nutrients.
StorageTocotrienol 50% is sensitive to air, light and heat
Total Palm SqualenePalm Squalene.....8 - 12% typical
MicrobiologicalTotal aerobic microbial count - 1000/g max.

L-Leucine

CAS61-90-5
FormulaC6H13NO2
Synonymalpha-Aminoisocaproic acid, L-Leucine, L-Leucine
Density1.291 (18 c)
Slightly Solublein alcohol
Chloride0.02% max
Residue on Ignition0.1% max
Specific Rotation, [Alpha] d25+14.9 to +16.0
Loss on Drying0.2% max
Arsenic1 ppm max
Ammonium0.02% max
Iron10 ppm max
Other Amino AcidChromatographically not detectable
Transmittance98.0% min
Assay98.5 - 101.0%
Sulphate0.02% max
Heavy Metals10 ppm max
pH5.5 to 6.5
Insolubilityin ether
Melting Point295 c
Molecular weight131.20
Solubilitywater, dil. hcl
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