Sennoside B (Food & Industrial Grade) – Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Product Name: Sennoside B
CAS Number: 578-15-8
Molecular Formula: C42H38O20
Molecular Weight: 862.74 g/mol
Appearance: Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Odor & Taste: Characteristic, slightly bitter
Solubility: Soluble in methanol, ethanol; sparingly soluble in water
pH (1% solution): 5.0 – 7.0
Stability: Stable under recommended storage; sensitive to heat and light
Specifications
| Parameter | Food Grade Specification | Industrial Grade Specification |
|---|
| Assay (Sennoside B) | ≥98% | ≥95% |
| Moisture | ≤5% | ≤7% |
| Ash | ≤2% | ≤3% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm | ≤20 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤1 ppm | ≤2 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1 ppm | ≤2 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1 ppm | ≤2 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1 ppm | ≤0.2 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤1000 CFU/g | ≤5000 CFU/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤100 CFU/g | ≤200 CFU/g |
| E.coli | Negative | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
Physicochemical Properties
Melting Point: 203 – 205°C
Specific Rotation: +65° to +75° (c=1, methanol)
Density: 1.45 g/cm³
Water Solubility: 0.5 mg/mL at 25°C
Product Description
Sennoside B is a naturally occurring anthraquinone glycoside primarily extracted from Senna alexandrina leaves or pods.
Food Grade: Suitable for dietary supplements and functional food products; high purity and low microbial limits.
Industrial Grade: Suitable for pharmaceutical intermediates, herbal extracts, and industrial applications; slightly lower purity and wider specification tolerance.
Applications / Uses
| Food Grade Uses | Industrial Grade Uses |
|---|
| Dietary supplements and capsules | Raw material for pharmaceutical intermediates |
| Functional foods and beverages | Herbal extracts and formulations |
| Natural laxatives for health products | Industrial extraction and blending |
| Health products targeting digestive support | Non-food research and development |
Handling & Safety
Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin or eyes
Use protective gloves and masks for large-scale handling
Not classified as hazardous under normal use
Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight
Packaging
| Food Grade Packaging | Industrial Grade Packaging |
|---|
| 1 kg, 5 kg aluminum foil bag; 10 kg/carton | 5–25 kg fiber drums with inner PE bag |
| Food-grade, moisture-proof lining | Custom packaging available |
Storage
Cool, dry, and dark environment
Avoid heat, moisture, and direct sunlight
Shelf life: 24 months (Food Grade), 18–24 months (Industrial Grade)
Quality Control & Notes
All specifications comply with standard quality requirements for botanical extracts.
Each batch is tested for purity, heavy metals, and microbial contamination.
Shelf life and stability may vary depending on storage and handling conditions.
Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided for each batch.
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