Description

Horsetail CAS NO 129677-90-3 is a standardized botanical extract derived from the *Equisetum arvense* plant, valued for its rich content of bioactive compounds, including silica and flavonoids. This extract is crucial for formulators seeking natural, plant-derived ingredients with targeted functional properties for health and wellness applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the dietary supplement, nutraceutical, and personal care industries.

Application

• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: A key ingredient in capsules, tablets, and powders formulated to support bone, joint, hair, skin, and nail health due to its silica content.
• Functional Foods & Beverages: Incorporated into health drinks, fortified foods, and wellness shots to provide a natural source of minerals and antioxidants.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used in topical formulations such as creams, lotions, and shampoos for its purported strengthening and revitalizing effects on hair and skin.
• Traditional & Herbal Preparations: Serves as a base material for tinctures, teas, and other herbal remedy products.
• Veterinary Health Products: Applied in supplements for animal health, supporting hoof, coat, and connective tissue integrity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Horsetail Extract
CAS No.	129677-90-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Equisetum arvense Extract; Shavegrass Extract; Bottlebrush Extract; Field Horsetail Extract; Puzzlegrass Extract; Scouring Rush Extract; CAS 129677-90-3; Horsetail Herb Extract
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Horsetail Extract is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous identity, purity, and potency testing, including assays for key markers like silicic acid and flavonoids. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) to ensure traceability and compliance with relevant standards for botanical ingredients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Fine Brownish Powder
Identification (HPLC/TLC)	Complies
Assay (as Silicic Acid)	≥ 7.0%
Assay (Total Flavonoids)	≥ 1.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Ash	≤ 15.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Total Plate Count	≤ 10,000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 cfu/g
E. coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative

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