Description

Bitter Orange extract is a concentrated natural product derived from the peel of the *Citrus aurantium* fruit, standardized for its key bioactive components. This extract is valued for its consistent phytochemical profile, which is critical for ensuring efficacy and safety in end-use formulations. It serves as an essential ingredient for manufacturers in the nutraceutical, flavor & fragrance, and cosmetic industries seeking reliable, high-quality botanical inputs.

Application

• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Used as a key ingredient in formulations targeting weight management and energy support, standardized for synephrine and other alkaloids.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Imparts a characteristic bitter orange note in food flavorings, beverages, and premium perfumery compositions.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into skincare products for its potential astringent and antioxidant properties.
• Functional Foods & Beverages: Added to sports nutrition products, teas, and health drinks for its distinctive flavor and bioactive benefits.
• Aromatherapy: Utilized in essential oil blends and diffuser products for its uplifting and stimulating aromatic profile.
• Traditional Herbal Preparations: Serves as a base material for standardized herbal extracts and tinctures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bitter Orange Extract
CAS No.	68916-04-1
Molecular Formula	Not applicable for a natural extract mixture
Molecular Weight	Not applicable for a natural extract mixture
Synonyms	Bitter Orange Peel Extract; Citrus aurantium Extract; Seville Orange Extract; Neroli Bigarade Extract; Aurantii pericarpium Extract; Synephrine Extract; C. aurantium var. amara Extract
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bitter Orange extract is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is tested to confirm identity, potency, and the absence of contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides, and residual solvents. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key marker compounds like synephrine, ensuring 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. The 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
Appearance	Brown to orange-brown powder
Identification (HPLC/TLC)	Complies with standard
Assay (Total Alkaloids as Synephrine)	4%, 6%, or customized
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Ash	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines
Microbial Limits	Meets USP/EP requirements

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