Food Grade 98% Protocatechuic Acid Powder Manufacturer
Protocatechuic Acid (PCA): A Multifunctional Natural Phenolic Acid
What is it?
Protocatechuic acid (PCA), chemically known as 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, is a naturally occurring simple phenolic acid. It is a precursor to the synthesis of many complex molecules (such as anthocyanins and vanillin) and a key metabolite in the body of polyphenols such as catechins. It is widely found in vegetables, fruits, nuts, brown rice, tea, and various traditional Chinese medicines.
YTBIO utilizes advanced technology to provide high-purity 98% protocatechuic acid raw materials, ensuring stable quality and traceable natural sources, meeting your stringent needs for highly active natural ingredients across multiple fields.
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS
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Assay |
≥98.0% |
98.43% |
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Physical & Chemical Control |
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Identification |
Positive |
Complies |
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Appearance |
White Powder |
Complies |
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Odor |
Characteristic |
Complies |
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Mesh Size |
80 mesh |
Complies |
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Loss On Drying |
≤5.0% |
2.27% |
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Methanol |
≤5.0% |
0.024% |
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Ethanol |
≤5.0% |
0.150% |
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Residue on Ignition |
≤3.0% |
1.05% |
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Heavy Metal Testing |
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Heavy Metals |
<20ppm |
Complies |
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As |
<2ppm |
Complies |
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LEAD(Pb) |
< 0.5PPM |
0.22 ppm |
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MERCURY(Hg) |
Not dectect |
Complies |
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CADMIUM |
< 1 PPM |
0.25 ppm |
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COPPER |
< 1 PPM |
0.32 ppm |
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ARSENIC |
< 1 PPM |
0.11 ppm |
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Microbiological |
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Total Plate Count |
<1000/gMax |
Complies |
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Staphylococcus Aurenus |
Not Detected |
Negative |
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Pseudomonas |
Not Detected |
Negative |
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Yeast & Mold |
<100/gMax |
Complies |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
Negative |
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E. Coli |
Negative |
Negative |
Efficacy and Bioactivity
Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory:
Protocatechuic acid can effectively scavenge free radicals, inhibit lipid peroxidation, and reduce inflammatory responses by regulating pathways such as NF-κB.
Neuroprotection:
Protocatechuic acid can penetrate the blood-brain barrier and inhibit β-amyloid protein aggregation, showing potential protective effects against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Metabolic and Cardiovascular Regulation
Protocatechuic acid possesses anti-hyperglycemic activity, while also improving blood lipids, dilating blood vessels, and inhibiting atherosclerosis, providing multiple protective effects on the cardiovascular system.
Antibacterial Properties
Protocatechuic acid has inhibitory effects on various bacteria and fungi.
Application Areas
Health Care
As a multifunctional natural active ingredient, protocatechuic acid is commonly used in the development of functional health foods and supplements, frequently found in nutritional supplements from natural sources such as green tea and apples.
Cosmetics and Daily Chemicals
Due to its antioxidant and antibacterial properties, it is used in skincare products (anti-aging, whitening) and shampoos, and can also be used as a natural preservative.
Food
As a natural antioxidant, it is used for food preservation and functional enhancement.
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