Description

Saponin, Pract. From Quillaja Saponaria Molina is a high-purity, practical-grade natural surfactant and foaming agent extracted from the bark of the Quillaja saponaria Molina tree. This versatile compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, wetting, and biological activity, making it a critical functional ingredient across multiple industries. Key industrial users include manufacturers in the food & beverage, cosmetics, agriculture, and pharmaceutical sectors who require a reliable, plant-derived performance additive.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as a natural foaming and emulsifying agent in beverages, confectionery, and baked goods.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Serves as a gentle, bio-based surfactant in shampoos, facial cleansers, and body washes for its foaming and cleansing properties.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Functions as a key component in biopesticides and foliar sprays to enhance the spreading and absorption of active ingredients.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in vaccine formulations as an immunostimulatory adjuvant to enhance immune response.
• Industrial Cleaning: Acts as a biodegradable surfactant in eco-friendly industrial and household cleaning products.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized in biochemical and cell biology research for its membrane-permeabilizing properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Saponin, Pract. From Quillaja Saponaria Molina
CAS No.	74499-23-3
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture of triterpenoid glycosides
Molecular Weight	Variable (typically 1650-2000 g/mol for major components)
Synonyms	Quillaja Saponin; Quillaja Extract; Soap Bark Extract; Panama Wood Extract; China Bark Extract; Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract; Quillaja Saponaria Molina Extract; Saponin from Quillaja Bark
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our practical grade Quillaja Saponin is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. While not of pharmacopoeial grade, it is manufactured with a focus on high activity and low impurities suitable for industrial and food-grade applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as saponin content, foam index, and residue levels are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light tan to brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Saponin Content)	Min. 20%
Foam Index	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 8.0 %
Ash Content	≤ 5.0 %
Solubility	Freely soluble in water

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