Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Product Name: Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate
CAS No.: 68797-35-3
Molecular Formula: C₄₂H₆₀K₂O₁₆
Molecular Weight: 822.94 g/mol
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place, protected from light.
1. Description
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate is a potassium salt of glycyrrhizic acid, extracted from licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra). It is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial sectors due to its sweetening, anti-inflammatory, and skin-soothing properties.
2. Specifications & Typical Results
| Test Item | Specification (Food Grade) | Result (Food Grade) | Specification (Industrial Grade) | Result (Industrial Grade) |
|---|
| Appearance | White to light yellow crystalline powder | White crystalline powder | White to light yellow powder | Light yellow powder |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic licorice taste | Characteristic | Characteristic | Characteristic |
| Identification | Positive by IR / HPLC | Conforms | Positive by IR / HPLC | Conforms |
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥ 98% | 98.5% | ≥ 95% | 96.2% |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol | Soluble | Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol | Soluble |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5% | 3.2% | ≤ 7% | 4.8% |
| Residue on Ignition (Ash) | ≤ 1% | 0.6% | ≤ 2% | 1.2% |
| pH (1% solution) | 6.0 – 8.0 | 6.8 | 6.0 – 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | 6 ppm | ≤ 20 ppm | 12 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 1 ppm | 0.5 ppm | ≤ 3 ppm | 1.2 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1 ppm | 0.3 ppm | ≤ 3 ppm | 0.8 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 ppm | 0.2 ppm | ≤ 2 ppm | 0.5 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1 ppm | <0.1 ppm | ≤ 0.5 ppm | 0.1 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 CFU/g | 150 CFU/g | ≤ 5000 CFU/g | 300 CFU/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 CFU/g | 20 CFU/g | ≤ 500 CFU/g | 50 CFU/g |
| E. coli | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative |
3. Applications
Food & Beverage:
Sweetener in confectionery, beverages, and sauces
Functional ingredient with anti-inflammatory and flavor-enhancing properties
Nutraceuticals & Supplements:
Raw material for capsules, tablets, and herbal extracts
Supports liver health and anti-inflammatory function
Cosmetics & Personal Care:
Skin-soothing and anti-inflammatory agent
Ingredient in creams, lotions, and facial masks
Industrial Use:
Intermediate for chemical synthesis
Used in research and development for bioactive derivatives
4. Storage & Handling
Store in a cool, dry, and ventilated place
Keep container tightly closed
Protect from light and moisture
Shelf life: 2 years in original packaging
5. Packaging
1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg aluminum foil bag or drum with inner PE liner
Custom packaging available
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