Description

Quassia Wood Fluid Extract is a concentrated botanical preparation derived from the wood of the Quassia amara or Picrasma excelsa trees. This natural extract is valued for its intensely bitter properties, which are primarily attributed to the quassinoid compounds quassin and neoquassin. It serves as a key natural bittering agent and bioactive ingredient across several industries. Primary users include manufacturers in the food and beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical sectors seeking natural, plant-based solutions.

Application

• Natural Bittering Agent: Used in the production of aperitifs, bitters, and non-alcoholic beverages to impart a clean, intense bitterness.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into herbal formulations and digestive aids to stimulate appetite and support gastrointestinal function.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a starting material or active ingredient in traditional and modern medicinal preparations for its purported antiparasitic and febrifuge properties.
• Natural Pesticide & Insecticide: Applied in organic farming and horticulture as a biodegradable pest control agent against aphids, caterpillars, and other insects.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed as a bitter flavor modifier and a component in complex flavor profiles for food products.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Utilized in formulations like shampoos and lotions for its natural bioactive properties and as a denaturant in alcohol-based products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quassia Wood Fluid Extract
CAS No.	68915-32-2
Molecular Formula	Not Applicable (Complex Botanical Extract)
Molecular Weight	Not Applicable (Complex Botanical Extract)
Synonyms	Quassia Extract; Bitter Wood Extract; Quassia Amara Wood Extract; Picrasma Excelsa Extract; Quassia Tincture; Surinam Quassia Extract; Jamaica Quassia Extract; Quassinoids Extract
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Quassia Wood Fluid Extract is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent potency, purity, and composition, with a focus on key markers like quassinoid content. We adhere to relevant guidelines for botanical extracts, and a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and safety parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or heat should be avoided to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Description	Dark brown to reddish-brown liquid with characteristic bitter taste and odor.
Identification (TLC)	Conforms to standard (Presence of Quassin/Neoquassin)
Assay (Quassinoids by HPLC)	Contact for details
Solvent	Ethanol-Water mixture
Specific Gravity (20°C)	Contact for details
Refractive Index (20°C)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm
Microbiological Analysis	Complies with standard limits for botanical extracts.

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