Alkanna tinctoria root extract

Alkanna tinctoria root extract (CAS 85251-58-7), also known as alkanet root extract, is a botanical-derived colorant obtained from the roots of the dyer's bugloss plant.

Where is Alkanna tinctoria root extract used?

• Cosmetics: red and violet hues in lip products, balms, skin preparations
• Textiles and leather: natural dye for fiber coloring
• Food: natural coloring agent in oils, fats, lipophilic matrices
• Fragrance and flavor: minor botanical character in natural formulations
• It delivers red-to-purple pigmentation across cosmetic, textile, and food applications.

Good to know: Concentration levels are typically defined by shikonin content or colorant strength to ensure batch consistency. Solvent-extracted and CO₂-extracted variants meet different regulatory and formulation requirements.

Commercial specifications

• Concentration defined by shikonin content or colorant strength
• Solvent-extracted and CO₂-extracted variants