Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Product Name: Glycyrrhetinic Acid
CAS No.: 471-53-4
Molecular Formula: C₃₀H₄₆O₄
Molecular Weight: 470.7 g/mol
1. Description
Glycyrrhetinic Acid is a bioactive triterpenoid compound derived from licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra). It is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial sectors due to its anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and flavor-enhancing properties.
2. Specifications
| Test Item | Specification (Food Grade) | Specification (Industrial Grade) |
|---|
| Appearance | Yellow to light brown powder | Yellow to brown powder |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic of licorice | Characteristic |
| Identification | Positive by IR/HPLC | Positive by IR/HPLC |
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥ 98% | ≥ 95% |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMSO | Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMSO |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 2.0% | ≤ 5.0% |
| Ash | ≤ 1.0% | ≤ 2.0% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | ≤ 20 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 1 ppm | ≤ 3 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1 ppm | ≤ 3 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 ppm | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1 ppm | ≤ 0.5 ppm |
| Microbial Limit | Total Plate Count ≤ 1000 CFU/g, Yeast & Mold ≤ 100 CFU/g | Total Plate Count ≤ 5000 CFU/g |
3. Applications
Food & Beverage:
Flavor enhancer in confectionery, beverages, and sauces
Functional ingredient with anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective properties
Nutraceuticals & Supplements:
Raw material for capsules, tablets, and herbal extracts
Supports liver health, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant functions
Cosmetics & Personal Care:
Anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing 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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