Berberine Hydrochloride (CAS 633-65-8)
Product Description
Berberine Hydrochloride (CAS 633-65-8) is a bioactive isoquinoline alkaloid derived from plants such as Berberis vulgaris (barberry), Coptis chinensis (goldthread), and Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal). It is widely recognized for its bright yellow color and bitter taste, commonly used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries.
Berberine Hydrochloride is a naturally occurring quaternary ammonium salt isolated from medicinal plants including:
1. Berberis aristata (Indian barberry) - root bark contains 3-4% berberine
2. Coptis chinensis (Chinese goldthread) - rhizome yields 5-7% berberine
3. Hydrastis canadensis (Goldenseal) - root contains 2.5-4% berberine
Chemical Properties
Molecular Weight: 371.81 g/mol
Purity: Typically >95% (HPLC-tested)1
Solubility:
Soluble in hot water
Slightly soluble in ethanol
Insoluble in ether & chloroform4
Extraction & Standardization
Conventional solvent extraction (ethanol/water) at high temperatures.
Advanced methods (ultrasound-assisted, supercritical CO₂) improve yield and reduce chemical residues3.
HPLC-verified to ensure consistent alkaloid content.
Quality Specifications
Heavy metals:
Pb <0.1 ppm
As <0.05 ppm
Cd <0.02 ppm
Residual solvents:
Methanol <300 ppm
Microbiological:
TAMC <1000 CFU/g
Yeast/mold <100 CFU/g
Benefits
✔ Blood Sugar Support – Enhances insulin sensitivity.
✔ Heart Health – Lowers LDL & triglycerides.
✔ Antimicrobial – Fights bacteria & fungi.
✔ Anti-Inflammatory – Reduces chronic inflammation.
✔ Weight Management – Supports metabolic function.
Applications
Dietary Supplements: Capsules (500-1,500 mg/day).
Functional Foods: Added to diabetic-friendly products.
Pharmaceuticals: Investigated for anti-cancer & anti-diarrheal use5.
Cosmetics: Skin health formulations (antioxidant & anti-acne).
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