Project Description
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT |
Berberine HCL |
CAS # |
633-65-8 |
SYNONYM |
Barberry Root Extract; Benzo[g]-1,3-benzodioxolo[5,6-a]quinolizinium, 5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethoxy-, chloride (1:1) |
FORMULA |
C20H18NO4.Cl |
IDENTIFICATION |
Correspond to Standard |
BERBERINE HCL (DRY BASE) |
NLT 97.0% |
PARTICLE SIZE |
NLT 90% thru 80 mesh |
LOSS ON DRYING |
NMT 15.0% |
TOTAL ASH |
NMT 2.0% |
BULK DENSITY |
15 – 45 g/100 mL |
RESIDUAL SOLVENTS |
NMT 5,000 ppm |
HEAVY METALS |
NMT 20.0 ppm |
LEAD AS PB |
NMT 2.0 ppm |
ARSENIC, AS AS |
NMT 2.0 ppm |
CADMIUM, AS CD |
NMT 1.0 ppm |
MERCURY, AS HG |
NMT 1.0 ppm |
PESTICIDES RESIDUES |
Meets the Requirements |
TOTAL PLATE COUNT |
NMT 10,000 cfu/g |
YEAST AND MOLD |
1000 cfu/g |
E. COLI |
Not Detected/10 g |
SALMONELLA |
Not Detected/25 g |
STAPHYLOCOCCUS |
Not Detected/10 g |
NOTES |
Berberine is a quaternary ammonium salt from the protoberberine group of isoquinoline alkaloids. It is found in such plants as Berberis, {e.g. Berberis aquifolium (Oregon grape), Berberis vulgaris (Barberry), and Berberis aristata (Tree Turmeric)}, and is known for its health benefits. |