Griffonia Seed Extract
Botanical Source: Griffonia simplicifolia.
CAS No.: 56-69-9
Plant Part Used: Seed
Specification: 5-HTP 20% ~ 99% by HPLC.
Appearance: White to Grey white powder.
Description:
5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) is extracted from the seed of Griffonia simplicifolia. 5-HTP has attracted a good deal of attention lately because of its ability to increase pain tolerance, induce sleep, and affect how hunger is perceived.
Functions:
Treating a wide variety of conditions related to low serotonin levels, including the following:
1. Improving in mood, anxiety, insomnia, and physical symptoms;
2. Reducing depressing and fibromyalgia;
3. Being effective in various types of headaches including tension headache and migraines;
4. Decreasing food intake and weight loss.
Application:
Griffonia seed extract can be made into capsules, troche and granule as healthy care products and drug.
Characteristic:
- We can also customize orders as customer's requirements and specifications.
- KINGHERBS' is specialized in manufacturing and exporting different kinds of food industry related goods, such as Inulin (90% or 98%), Myricetin, Sea Buckthorn Oil, Green Coffee Bean Extract Total Chlorogenic Acids, Fenugreek Seed Extract Furostanol Saponins 50% etc.
- With the effective exporting system and prompt reaction, we ensure that we can transfer the shipping documents and deliver our cargos on time.
Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
Identification |
Positive |
Conforms |
TLC |
Appearance |
Off white powder |
Conforms |
Visual test |
Odor & Taste |
Characteristic, astringent |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
Bulk Density, g/ml |
0.40-0.60 |
Conforms |
CP2010 Appndix V |
Tapped , g/ml |
0.50-0.70 |
Conforms |
CP2010 Appndix V |
Particle Size |
95% through 80 mesh |
Conforms |
AOAC 973.03 |
Solubility |
Good solubility in water |
Conforms |
Visual |
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Assay |
NLT 99% 5-HTP |
99.1% |
HPLC |
Peak X |
Negative |
Conforms |
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Loss on Drying |
NMT 2.0% |
0.10% |
CP2010 Appndix V |
Residue on Ignition |
NMT 1.0% |
0.25% |
2g /525ºC /3hrs |
Extract Solvents |
Ethanol & water |
Conforms |
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Excipients |
None |
Conforms |
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Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
AAS |
Arsenic (As) |
NMT 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
AAS |
Lead (Pb) |
NMT 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
AAS |
Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
AAS |
Mercury (Hg) |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
AAS |
Solvent Residues |
NMT 0.05% |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
Phosphate Organics |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
Pesticides Residues |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
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666 |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
DDT |
NMT 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
Acephate |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
Methamidophos |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
Parathion-ethyl |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
PCNB |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
Aflatoxins |
NMT 10ppb |
Absent |
USP-HPLC |
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Sterilization Method |
High temperature & pressure for a short time of 5~10 seconds |
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Microbiological Data |
Total Plate Count < 1,000 cfu/g |
<100cfu/g |
GB 4789.2 |
Total Yeast & Mold < 100 cfu/g |
<70cfu/g |
GB 4789.15 |
E. Coli to be absent |
Absent |
GB 4789.3 |
Staphylococcus to be absent |
Absent |
GB 4789.10 |
Salmonella to be absent |
Absent |
GB 4789.4 |
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Packing and Storage |
Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kgs/drum. |
Keep tightly sealed, store away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. |
Shelf Life |
2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. |