Artichoke Leaf Extract CAS 84012-14-6

Who This Product Is For

• Food supplement manufacturers developing capsules, tablets, and powder sachets
• Cosmetic and personal care formulators working with standardized botanical extracts
• Contract manufacturers and private-label product developers
• R&D, quality assurance, regulatory, and procurement teams requiring verified specifications
• Ingredient distributors and commercial buyers planning progression from evaluation to regular production volumes

Key Specifications

• Product: Artichoke Leaf Extract
• Catalog Number: NST-8-42
• CAS Number: 84012-14-6
• Botanical Source: Cynara scolymus L.
• Plant Part: Leaf
• Extract Ratio / DER: 10:1
• Extraction Solvent: Water
• Composition: 90% Artichoke Leaf Extract; 10% Maltodextrin
• Carrier / Excipient: Maltodextrin (10%)
• Assay: Cynarin ≥5.0% (UV)
• Appearance: Fine powder (Visual)
• Color: Brown (Visual)
• Identification: Conforms (HPTLC)
• Odor: Characteristic (Organoleptic)
• Taste: Characteristic (Organoleptic)
• Sulfated Ash: ≤8.0% (Ph. Eur. 2.4.14)
• Loss on Drying: ≤8.0% (Ph. Eur. 2.8.17)
• Mesh Size / Sieve: ≥95% pass 80 mesh
• Bulk Density: ≤0.8 g/ml (Density meter)
• Solvent Residues: Ph. Eur. 2.4.24
• Pesticide Residues: EC 396/2005 (Third laboratory)
• Ethylene Oxide: EC 396/2005 (HACCP)
• Benzo[a]pyrene: (EU) 2023/915 (HPLC)
• PAHs: (EU) 2023/915 (HPLC)
• Heavy Metals: ≤10 ppm (ICP-MS)
• Lead: ≤2 ppm (ICP-MS)
• Arsenic: ≤1 ppm (ICP-MS)
• Mercury: ≤0.1 ppm (ICP-MS)
• Cadmium: ≤1 ppm (ICP-MS)
• Total Plate Count: <10³ CFU/g (AOAC, BAM)
• Total Yeast and Mold Count: <10² CFU/g (AOAC, BAM)
• Escherichia coli: Absent (AOAC, BAM)
• Salmonella: Absent (AOAC, BAM)
• Staphylococcus aureus: Absent (AOAC, BAM)
• Storage: Store in a cool and dry place, away from strong light and heat
• Shelf Life: 24 months when properly stored

Bulk Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity: 100 g
• Stock Availability: EU warehouse
• Standard Lead Time: 5–10 working days
• Response Time: From 1 hour up to 24 hours
• Larger Quantities: Available on request
• Packaging: Plastic bags / bottles / drums depending on quantity

Commercial Supply Programs

Depending on the ingredient, annual supply volumes ranging from 100 kg to 2 metric tons can be accommodated. Reserved production capacity and long-term sourcing arrangements are available for customers seeking predictable lead times, batch-to-batch consistency, and secure supply chains.

For volume quotations, annual contracts, or specific sourcing requirements, please contact [email protected].

Documentation Available

• Current Quality Specification (QS)
• Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
• Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Additional technical and regulatory documentation on request

The QS provides the applicable quality parameters, analytical methods, contaminant limits, microbiological criteria, storage conditions, and shelf life. The TDS provides the verified extract profile, composition, application guidance, and formulation and stability information.

Applications

• Food supplement formulations: Suitable for hard capsules, tablets, and powder sachets
• Typical food supplement use level: 300–1000 mg/day
• Cosmetic formulations: Suitable for incorporation into cosmetic product development
• Typical cosmetic use level: 0.5–3.0%
• Product development: Suitable for R&D, prototype formulation, pilot production, and commercial manufacturing programs requiring a standardized artichoke leaf extract

The use levels stated above are general technical guidance and do not constitute regulatory approval or legal advice. The finished-product manufacturer or formulator is responsible for verifying applicable requirements, restrictions, and permitted use levels for the relevant product category and country of sale.

Product Notes

This product is manufactured from the leaves of Cynara scolymus L. using water as the extraction solvent. It has a 10:1 extract ratio / DER and is standardized to an assay of ≥5.0% cynarin by UV.

The supplied powder consists of 90% Artichoke Leaf Extract and 10% maltodextrin. Maltodextrin must therefore be considered when calculating ingredient composition and preparing finished-product specifications.

According to the TDS, the extract is most stable under mildly acidic to neutral conditions at pH 4.0–6.5. Strong alkalinity or prolonged exposure to high pH may accelerate oxidation and degradation of caffeic acid derivatives such as cynarin.

The material is sensitive to light, oxygen, and prolonged exposure to temperatures above 60 °C. Transition metal ions, including iron and copper, may cause discoloration or complex formation, and these factors should be considered during formulation, processing, and stability testing.

Water solubility has not been tested. The extract is insoluble in oil. Formulators should also account for its inherent brown color when assessing the appearance of the finished product.

Why Choose NST Chemicals

• European supplier of standardized botanical extracts and natural active ingredients
• 100 g minimum order quantity for evaluation, analytical testing, and formulation work
• Supply from an EU warehouse with a standard lead time of 5–10 working days
• Quality parameters supported by defined analytical methods, including UV, HPTLC, HPLC, ICP-MS, AOAC, BAM, and Ph. Eur. methods
• Verified QS and TDS information covering extract identity, composition, quality criteria, applications, and formulation conditions
• Commercial quantities, annual supply programs, and reserved production capacity available on request
• Fast commercial and documentation response times from 1 hour up to 24 hours

Request Bulk Quotation

Contact NST Chemicals to request pricing for a 100 g evaluation quantity, commercial volumes, annual purchasing programs, or specific documentation requirements. Please include the required quantity, intended application, destination country, and expected purchasing schedule to support an accurate quotation.

Email: [email protected]

About NST Chemicals

Established in 2017 and headquartered in Latvia, NST Chemicals is a European supplier of phytochemicals, botanical extracts, cosmetic active ingredients, nutraceutical ingredients, and specialty natural compounds. The company supports customers from initial evaluation and product development through commercial-scale purchasing with flexible quantities, technical documentation, transparent communication, and long-term sourcing options.