Description

Colocynth, Ext. CAS NO 84696-04-8 is a standardized botanical extract derived from the fruit of the *Citrullus colocynthis* plant, valued for its consistent profile of bioactive cucurbitacin compounds. This extract is critical for manufacturers requiring a reliable and potent natural ingredient for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations. It is primarily sought by producers in the herbal medicine, dietary supplement, and research sectors for its traditional and investigational applications.

Application

• As a key active ingredient in the formulation of traditional and herbal medicinal products.
• In the research and development of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements.
• As a standardized material for pharmacological and phytochemical research studies.
• For use in the development of veterinary health products.
• As a reference standard in analytical laboratories for quality control of colocynth-based products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Colocynth, Ext.
CAS No.	84696-04-8
Molecular Formula	Not applicable for a defined botanical extract.
Molecular Weight	Not applicable for a defined botanical extract.
Synonyms	Bitter Apple Extract; Citrullus colocynthis Extract; Colocynth Extract; Colocynthis Fructus Extract; Bitter Cucumber Extract; Colocynth Pulp Extract; Cucumis colocynthis Extract; Colocynthidis fructus.
EINECS	Contact for details.

Quality Control

Our Colocynth Extract is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets specifications for key markers such as cucurbitacin content, heavy metals, and microbial limits. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing these results are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to yellowish-brown powder
Identification (TLC)	Complies
Assay (Total Cucurbitacins)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
Ash	≤ 5.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 cfu/g
E. coli	Absent
Salmonella	Absent

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