Macleaya cordata extract

Macleaya cordata extract (CAS 112025-60-2) is a botanical alkaloid extract derived from the plume poppy plant; also referenced commercially as a chelerythrine chloride and sanguinarine chloride mixture.

Where is Macleaya cordata extract used?

• Personal care: natural biocide and antimicrobial agent
• Oral hygiene: antimicrobial activity supporting plaque and bacteria control in toothpastes and mouthwashes
• Animal feed and agrochemicals: natural growth promoter
• Livestock and poultry production: antimicrobial alternative to antibiotic feed additives for gut health management
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical: intermediate for alkaloid-based active ingredients
• Crop protection: botanical pesticide formulations targeting fungal and bacterial plant pathogens
• It functions as an antimicrobial agent across agricultural supply chains.

Good to know: Specific sanguinarine and chelerythrine content is the critical specification for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical use.

Commercial specifications

• Standardized by total alkaloid content, with sanguinarine and chelerythrine concentrations specified individually
• Common benchmarks: 1%, 40%, and 50% total alkaloid content