Sanguinaria canadensis extract
What is Sanguinaria canadensis extract?
Sanguinaria canadensis extract (CAS 84929-48-6), also known as bloodroot extract, is a botanical-derived active obtained from the rhizome of the North American bloodroot plant.
Where is Sanguinaria canadensis extract used?
- Oral care: antimicrobial action against plaque-forming bacteria in toothpastes and mouthwashes
- Skin care and topical preparations: botanical preservation and antioxidant stabilization
- Pharmaceutical formulations: bioactive ingredient targeting microbial control
- Food and nutrition: natural antioxidant component in specialty formulations
- It delivers antimicrobial and antioxidant activity across personal care, pharmaceutical, and food-related formulations.
Good to know: Standardization is typically referenced against sanguinarine alkaloid content. Buyers should confirm solvent system, extraction ratio, and standardization level; these parameters vary significantly across the market.
Commercial specifications
- Standardized against sanguinarine alkaloid content
- Verify solvent system, extraction ratio, standardization level
- Compliance with internal benchmarks or USP or EP monographs
Other Names (Synonyms)
Sanguinaria canadensis, ext.|Blood root ext.|SANGUINARIA CANADENSIS