Description

Guaiacum Officinale, Ext. is a natural botanical extract derived from the resin of the Lignum Vitae tree. This extract is valued for its unique chemical constituents, including guaiaconic acid and guaiaretic acid, which serve as effective natural antioxidants and preservatives. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the food & beverage, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries seeking natural, label-friendly ingredients for stability and functional applications.

Application

• Natural Antioxidant in Food & Fats: Used to prevent rancidity and extend shelf-life in edible oils, meat products, and snack foods.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Preservative: Incorporated into creams, lotions, and serums as a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Functions as an antioxidant stabilizer in certain topical and oral formulations.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in analytical chemistry as a sensitive reagent for detecting peroxidases and occult blood.
• Dietary Supplement Ingredient: Used in herbal and nutraceutical products for its traditional properties.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as an antioxidant in lubricants and specialty industrial fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Guaiacum Officinale, Ext.
CAS No.	84650-13-5
Molecular Formula	Complex Mixture
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural Extract)
Synonyms	Guaiac Resin Extract; Lignum Vitae Extract; Guaiac Gum Extract; Guaiacum Resin; Resina Guaiaci; Gum Guaiac; Guaiacol; Guaiaconic Acid; Guaiaretic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Guaiacum Officinale Extract is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols. We ensure compliance with relevant standards for natural extracts, including potential specifications for total resin content, antioxidant activity, and heavy metal limits. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and safety parameters is provided with every batch to guarantee traceability and consistency for our B2B clients.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brownish-red to greenish-brown resinous solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Total Resins)	Min. 70%
Solubility	Soluble in alcohol, ether; partly soluble in alkali
Loss on Drying	Max. 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 20 ppm
Microbiological Count	Meets standard limits

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