Glycyrrhizin

Detailed Product Description

Glycyrrhizin (also named Glycyrrhizic acid )is the main sweet tasting compound from liquorice root. It is 3050 times as sweet as sucrose (table sugar). Pure glycyrrhizin is odorless.

Chemically, glycyrrhizin is a triterpenoid saponin glycoside of glycyrrhizic (or glycyrrhizinic) acid. Upon hydrolysis, the glycoside loses its sweet taste and is converted to the aglycone glycyrrhetinic acid plus two molecules of glucuronic acid. The acid form is not particularly water soluble, but its ammonium salt is soluble in water at pH greater than 4.5.

Molecular formula : C42H62O16
MW : 822.92
CAS No. :1405-86-3

Analysis                                Specification                   Results    
A
ssay(Glycyrrhizic acid)                  95%                        95.3%   
               
Chemical Control 
Sulphated Ash                             <5%                         3.79%
Pesticides                                Negative                      Complies 
Heavy metal                              <10ppm                     Complies 
 
Physica
l control
Appearance                             White Powder                Complies 
Odor                                    Characteristic                     Complies
Particle size                           100% pass 80 mesh        Complies 
Moisture                                   5 %                                3.2 %   
 
Microbiological
Total of bacteria                       <1000/g Complies 
Fungi                                        <100/g                          Complies 
Salmonella                                Negative Complies 
Coli                                            Negative                  Complies  

 
Packing description: Sealed export grade drum & double of sealed plastic bag.
 
Storage: Store in cool & dry place not freeze., keep away from strong light and heat.
 
Shelf life: 2 years when properly stored