Matrine

Matrine (CAS 519-02-8, EC 610-750-6, formula C15H24N2O) is a naturally derived alkaloid extracted from Sophora flavescens and related leguminous plants, also referenced under the synonyms alpha-Matrine, NSC 318810, and NSC 146051. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified within the heterocyclic compounds category.

In personal care formulations, matrine functions as an antimicrobial and skin conditioner by disrupting microbial membrane integrity while modulating inflammatory pathways at the skin surface. In agricultural applications, it acts as a botanical biocide, and its antioxidant activity makes it relevant in pharmaceutical stabilization where it scavenges reactive oxygen species to protect active ingredients.

Matrine is supplied as a solid and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market entry. Procurement teams should confirm purity grade specifications against intended application standards, whether cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or agrochemical. HS code 29399900 applies for customs classification across European import procedures.