Description

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract is a concentrated botanical extract derived from the brown seaweed *Fucus vesiculosus*, commonly known as bladderwrack. This natural extract is valued for its rich content of bioactive compounds, including fucoidan, alginic acid, and iodine. It serves as a key functional ingredient for manufacturers in the nutraceutical, cosmetic, and food supplement industries seeking natural, marine-derived actives.

Application

• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Used in formulations for weight management support, thyroid function, and as a source of natural minerals and antioxidants.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into skincare products for its moisturizing, anti-aging, and firming properties due to its polysaccharide content.
• Functional Food & Beverages: Added to health drinks and fortified foods as a natural nutrient and fiber source.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a starting material for the isolation and purification of specific bioactive compounds like fucoidan for further research and development.
• Agricultural & Animal Feed: Utilized as a natural supplement in animal nutrition and as a biostimulant in organic farming.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
CAS No.	84696-13-9
Molecular Formula	Not Applicable (Complex Botanical Extract)
Molecular Weight	Not Applicable
Synonyms	Bladderwrack Extract; Fucus Extract; Seaweed Extract (Fucus vesiculosus); Fucoidan-rich Extract; Fucus vesiculosus L. Extract; Marine Algae Extract; Kelp Extract (from Fucus vesiculosus); Quercus marina Extract
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Fucus Vesiculosus Extract is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Key parameters such as fucoidan content, heavy metals, and microbiological limits are verified. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere. Keep away from excessive heat and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to dark brown powder or granular solid
Identification (IR / TLC)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Fucoidan / Total Polysaccharides)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 8.0 %
Ash	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 cfu/g

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