Product Description

Introduction: Centella Asiatica Selected Triterpenes is extracted from leaves of Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. (syn.: Hydrocotyle asiatica, Gotu Kola), which has been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years in India, China and Indonesia. It contains the most active ingredients, namely Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid and Madecassic Acid. It is soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol, pyridine and insoluble in water & benzene. Synonyms: Gotu Kola Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticosid, Emdecassol, Madecassol, Brahmic acid Molecular Structure of Active Ingredients: Molecular Formula: C48H78O19 Molecular Weight: 959.12 CAS No.: 16830-15-2 Molecular Formula: C30H48O5 Molecular Weight: 488.70 CAS No.: 464-92-6 Molecular Formula: C30H48O6 Molecular Weight: 504.70 CAS No.: 18449-41-7 Specifications: Botanical Origin: Centella Asiatica ( L.) Urban - Leaf Identification: Positive by TLC Appearance: Milk white powder Odor & Taste: Characteristic odor and taste Mesh Size: 90% Min. through 80 mesh Assay: Asiaticoside36-44%(HPLC), Madecassic & Asiatic Acid 56-64%(HPLC) Moisture: 3.0% Max. Heavy Metals: 10ppm Max. Lead (Pb) : 2ppm Max. Arsenic (As) : 2ppm Max. Pesticides Residues : 1ppm Max. Total Aerobic Count: 1,000cfu/g Max. Yeast & Mold: 100cfu/g Max. E. coli: Negative Salmonella: Negative Packing: 10kgs/Fibre drum, two plastic-bags inside or 1kg/bag Storage: Stored in a well-closed container away from moisture and light Shelf Life: Two years