Description

Smilax Sarsaparilla, Ext. is a standardized botanical extract derived from the roots of the Smilax species, primarily valued for its consistent phytochemical profile. This natural extract is crucial for formulators seeking reliable, high-quality botanical ingredients with traceable sourcing and standardized potency. It is essential for manufacturers in the nutraceutical, functional food and beverage, and personal care industries who require a stable and well-characterized natural active.

Application

• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Used as a key botanical ingredient in capsules, tablets, and liquid formulations for traditional wellness support.
• Functional Food & Beverages: Incorporated into health drinks, teas, and fortified food products for added botanical value.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Employed in skincare products such as creams, lotions, and serums for its potential soothing and purifying properties.
• Traditional Herbal Preparations: Serves as a base material for the production of standardized tinctures and liquid extracts.
• Flavoring Industry: Used as a natural flavoring agent and modifier in specialty food and beverage applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a starting material for the further isolation and purification of specific bioactive compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Smilax Sarsaparilla, Ext.
CAS No.	91770-66-0
Molecular Formula	Complex botanical extract; Contact for details
Molecular Weight	N/A (Botanical Extract)
Synonyms	Sarsaparilla Root Extract; Smilax Extract; Smilax aristolochiifolia Root Extract; Smilax regelii Extract; Honduran Sarsaparilla Extract; Jamaican Sarsaparilla Extract; Sarza; Zarzaparrilla
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Smilax Sarsaparilla Extract is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets specifications for identity, purity, and strength, with a focus on key marker compounds. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request. We adhere to relevant guidelines for botanical ingredients to ensure reliable and consistent quality for your formulations.

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 stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Fine Brown Powder
Identification (HPLC/TLC)	Complies
Assay (Marker Compounds)	≥ X% (Contact for specific grade)
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Ash	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Total Plate Count	≤ 10,000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 cfu/g
E. coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative

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