Betulin
CAS#: 473-98-3
Other names: Betulinol, Birch Bark Powder Extract
Botanical Source: Betula Platyphylla
Specifications: Betulin 70%, 80%, 90%, 98%
Functions:
Lowering cholesterol
Treating the effects of metabolic syndrome
Effecting against some melanomas or cancer
Treating several forms of herpes and even AIDS
Having anti-inflammatory, anti-HIV
Product Name |
Birch Bark Extract |
Batch Number |
BBE-170420 |
Botanical Source |
Betula Platyphylla |
Batch Quantity |
100kgs |
Plant Part Used |
Bark,100% Natural |
Country of Origin |
China |
Type of Product |
Standard Extract |
Active Ingredient markers |
Betulin |
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Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
Identification |
Positive |
Conforms |
TLC |
Appearance |
Fine white or off white powder |
Conforms |
Visual test |
Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
Bulk Density |
10-20g/100ml |
Conforms |
ASTM D1895B |
Particle Size |
98% through 60 Mesh |
Conforms |
AOAC 973.03 |
Solubility |
Soluble in ethanol & water solution |
Conforms |
Visual |
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Assay(dry basis) |
NLT 98% Betulin |
98.12% |
HPLC |
Loss on Drying |
NMT 2.0% |
0.92% |
5g /105ºC /2hrs |
Ash Content |
NMT 2.0% |
0.31% |
2g /525ºC /3hrs |
Extract Solvents |
Ethanol & Water |
Conforms |
/ |
Solvent Residues |
NMT 0.05% |
Conforms |
GC |
Excipients |
None |
Conforms |
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Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Arsenic (As) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Lead (Pb) |
NMT 3ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
Mercury(Hg) |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
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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 |
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Parathion-ethyl |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
PCNB |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
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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 <1000cfu/g |
<10cfu/g |
GB 4789.2 |
Total Yeast & Mold <100cfu/g |
<10cfu/g |
GB 4789.15 |
E. Coli to be negative |
Negative |
GB 4789.3 |
Staphylococcus to be negative |
Negative |
GB 4789.4 |
Salmonella to be negative |
Negative |
GB 4789.10 |
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Packing and Storage |
Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kgs/drum. |
Keep away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. Do not freeze. |
Shelf Life |
3 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. |