Oregano Phenolic Extract
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Oregano Phenolic Extract |
| Other Names | Origanum vulgare extract, oregano extract, origanum extract |
| CAS Number | 84012-24-8 |
| Botanical Name | Origanum vulgare L. |
| Active Components | Rosmarinic acid, carvacrol, thymol, total phenolic acids |
| Appearance | Brown to dark brown fine powder |
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥10% rosmarinic acid; ≥20% total phenolics (UV-Vis) |
| Extract Ratio | 10:1 (herb to extract) |
| Solubility | Partially soluble in water; soluble in ethanol/water mixtures |
| Particle Size | 95% through 80 mesh |
| Package | 25 kg fiber drum with double PE liner |
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Synonyms: Origanum vulgare extract, oregano phenolic extract, origanum extract, wild marjoram extract, oregano leaf extract, Origanum vulgare L. extract
Oregano phenolic extract has become a staple in clean-label preservation and functional formulation, driven by the push to replace synthetic antioxidants such as BHA and BHT. It fits neatly into natural food preservatives, antioxidant dietary supplements, and personal care lines where formulators need a plant-derived active with documented phenolic content.
The material is a standardized concentrate from the dried leaves and flowering tops of Origanum vulgare, a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family. The plant is native to the Mediterranean basin and widely cultivated in Turkey, Greece, and Morocco. Its phenolic profile is dominated by rosmarinic acid, with carvacrol and thymol contributing to the characteristic aroma and antimicrobial activity.
Commercial grades are standardized to rosmarinic acid and total phenolics, typically at 10% and 20% respectively, giving buyers a reliable marker for batch-to-batch consistency. The extract is a brown to dark brown fine powder with a herbaceous, slightly pungent odor, and it disperses readily in ethanol/water systems for beverage and topical applications.
The extract is produced by hydroalcoholic extraction of dried oregano leaf, followed by concentration, purification, and spray drying. The resulting powder carries a broad phenolic fraction rather than a single isolated molecule, which is why it performs well in complex matrices where multiple mechanisms are at play.
Rosmarinic acid is the primary quantification marker, but the extract also contains caffeic acid derivatives, flavonoids, and volatile terpenes. This combination supports antioxidant and antimicrobial claims without relying on synthetic additives.
| Test Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Identification | HPLC profile matches reference; rosmarinic acid peak confirmed |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| Microbial Limits | Total plate count ≤10,000 cfu/g; yeast & mold ≤1,000 cfu/g; E. coli and Salmonella negative |
| Organic Impurities | Complies with USP residual solvents |
The MOQ is 25 kg for bulk orders. We also offer 1 kg sample packs for formulation trials.
For stock items, delivery is 3-5 business days from order confirmation.
Yes, a COA is issued for every batch. Samples are available on request and typically ship within 1-2 days.
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