Product Details
| Product Name: Hypericin | CAS No.: 548-04-9 |
| EC-No.: 208-941-0 | Min. Order: 1ton |
| Purity: 99% | Supply Ability: 1000T/M |
| Release date: 2025/10/21 |
Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Product Name: Hypericin
Synonyms: 1,3,4,6,8,13-Hexahydroxy-10,11-dimethyl-phenanthro[1,10,9,8-opqra]perylene-7,14-dione
CAS Number: 548-04-9
Grade: Food & Industrial
Origin: Plant Extract (St. John’s Wort, Hypericum perforatum)
Batch No.: [Batch Number]
Manufacture Date: [Date]
Expiry Date: [Date]
Storage Condition: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
1. Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Red to dark red crystalline powder |
| Odor | Characteristic |
| Taste | Slightly bitter |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO, ethanol; insoluble in water |
| Molecular Formula | C30H16O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 504.45 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 198–200°C |
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥ 0.3% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5% |
| Ash | ≤ 5% |
2. Microbiological Limits (Food Grade)
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 CFU/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 CFU/g |
| E. coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
3. Heavy Metals
| Metal | Limit |
|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1 ppm |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤ 20 ppm |
4. Industrial Applications
Natural colorant for textiles, cosmetics, and inks.
Research chemical for photodynamic therapy studies.
Raw material for synthesis of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals.
5. Food & Nutraceutical Applications
Active component in St. John’s Wort supplements.
Antioxidant and natural bioactive ingredient in functional foods.
Use in herbal formulations, teas, and extracts.
6. Storage & Handling
Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry environment (≤ 25°C).
Protect from light and moisture.
Avoid inhalation or contact with skin/eyes; use personal protective equipment (PPE).
7. Shelf Life
Food Grade: 24 months from manufacture date if stored properly.
Industrial Grade: 36 months under recommended conditions.
8. Packaging
Food Grade: 1 kg, 5 kg, or 25 kg HDPE drums.
Industrial Grade: 5 kg, 10 kg, or 25 kg fiber drums.
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