Description

Eriocitrin is a potent citrus flavonoid glycoside, primarily sourced from lemons and other citrus fruits. This compound is valued for its significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a sought-after ingredient for health-promoting formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the nutraceutical, functional food, and cosmetic industries seeking to enhance product efficacy with natural bioactives.

Application

• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Used as a key active ingredient in capsules, tablets, and powders for its antioxidant and metabolic health support.
• Functional Foods & Beverages: Incorporated into health drinks, fortified juices, and snack bars to boost nutritional profiles and shelf-life stability.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Formulated into anti-aging serums, creams, and lotions for its skin-brightening and protective effects against environmental stressors.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a reference standard and an intermediate in the development of therapeutic agents targeting oxidative stress.
• Animal Nutrition: Applied in feed additives to promote animal health and improve the quality of animal-derived products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Eriocitrin
CAS No.	13463-28-0
Molecular Formula	C27H32O15
Molecular Weight	596.54 g/mol
Synonyms	Eriodictyol 7-O-rutinoside; Eriocitrin; Eriocitroside; 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-4-oxo-4H-chromen-3-yl 6-O-(6-deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl)-β-D-glucopyranoside; Lemon Flavonoid; Citrus Bioflavonoid; Hesperetin 7-O-rutinoside (isomeric form); Eriocitrin (from Lemon)
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Quality Control

Our Eriocitrin is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for nutraceutical and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing parameters such as assay, purity, and identification, is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (HPLC/UV)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤10 ppm
Total Plate Count	≤1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤100 cfu/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.