Beauty & Healthy Aging · Specialty
Sophoricoside
Sophora japonica · Fruit
Chinese name: 槐角苷
Sophora fruit sophoricoside for antioxidant, skin, and specialty isoflavone formulas.
Reviewed October 2026 · Specification PDF ↓ · Method: HPLC →
98%
Sophoricoside
1 kg
Minimum order
1–7 days
Indicative lead time
1 kg foil pouch
Standard packing
Specification
What the certificate will report
| Sophoricoside | 98% (HPLC) |
|---|---|
| Source / part | Fruit |
| Extraction | Water–ethanol extraction and purification |
| Particle size | 80 mesh, other sizes on request |
| CAS number | 152-95-4 |
| HS heading | 2938.90 (6-digit, indicative) |
| Regulatory note | Not a controlled substance; food/supplement use depends on the destination. No disease claims. |
| Marker compounds | Sophoricoside, isoflavones |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Solubility | Partially water-soluble; suitable for capsules and blends |
| Standard packaging | 1 kg foil pouch · 25 kg fiber drum · 5 kg carton |
| Minimum order | 1 kg |
| Indicative lead time | 1–7 days |
The method behind the marker value matters as much as the number. Read how it works, what it proves, and where it stops.
Method guide →Specifications are confirmed in writing before quotation. Lead times start after specification and packaging approval, not after the first email.
Application
Where this grade fits
- Beauty-from-within capsules
- Skin care formulas
- Antioxidant blends
- Functional beverages
Available forms
Packing options
Application guides
What to confirm before ordering
- Sophoricoside is an isoflavone glycoside; confirm the label and assay.
- Solubility is limited; formulation support may be needed.
Documentation
Released with every lot
- Batch-specific certificate of analysis against the agreed specification
- Technical data sheet with source, part, carrier, and storage
- Safety data sheet in the 16-section format
- Allergen and GMO statements signed for the batch
- Origin and traceability record linking herb lot and manufacturing lot
- Halal, Kosher, or organic certificates where the grade and facility are covered
Buyer questions
Practical answers
What is Sophoricoside standardized to, and how is it measured?
Sophoricoside: 98% (HPLC). The marker set is Sophoricoside, isoflavones. The primary method is HPLC; the batch COA reports the result against the agreed specification. Other ratios, marker ranges, carriers, and mesh sizes can be quoted as a custom grade after a feasibility review.
Which source and plant part are used for Sophoricoside?
Sophora japonica; Fruit. The source and part are stated on the specification and the COA because they are release parameters, not marketing descriptions. If the label names a different part, confirm it before the first order.
Which applications does Sophoricoside fit?
Beauty-from-within capsules, Skin care formulas, Antioxidant blends, Functional beverages. The grade is selected against the finished format, dose, and destination market; a sample and application brief are more useful than a generic catalogue comparison.
Which documents are supplied with the batch?
A batch-specific COA, technical data sheet, SDS, allergen and GMO statements, and an origin record. Third-party heavy-metal, pesticide, or microbiological reports can be arranged, as can Halal, Kosher, or organic certificates where the grade is covered.
What is the minimum order, lead time, and sample size?
1 kg minimum, packed in a 1 kg foil pouch; bulk drums are available as quantities scale. 1–7 days after specification and order confirmation. Samples are typically 100–500 g with their own COA, usually within 3–5 business days after the specification is agreed.
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Read the note →Next step
Send the spec. We will confirm what is possible.
A competitor COA, a label claim, or a rough target is enough to start. We reply with a matched grade, documentation list, and indicative price.