Carnosic Acid Powder

Carnosic Acid Powder is a diterpenoid compound isolated from the leaves of rosemary. It has significant antioxidant activity.

As a specialized producer of rosemary extracts, Kintai introduces its highly concentrated carnosic acid powder — a potent diterpenoid antioxidant. This ingredient effectively delays food oxidation, prolongs shelf life, and offers excellent thermal stability with recognized safety profiles.

 Available in a wide range of concentrations from 5% to 98%, our carnosic acid ensures high purity and performance consistency, making it suitable for use in food antioxidants, functional skincare formulations, and even as a valuable intermediate in pharmaceutical applications due to its traditional medicinal properties.

• Solvent Configuration: The mixture of sodium citrate (which acts as a buffering agent to help control pH) and ethanol (the primary extraction solvent) is prepared first.
• Extraction Conditions: The specific time, temperature, and pH values are critical proprietary parameters that determine yield and efficiency.
• Acidification: Adding HCl (hydrochloric acid) protonates the carnosic acid, making it less water-soluble and facilitating its partition into the organic solvent (ethyl acetate) during the liquid-liquid extraction step.
• Purification Steps: The use of anhydrous acetic acid and apatite adsorption are specialized steps for further refining the extract and removing specific impurities.
• Final Product: The crystallization process is controlled to yield a standardized powder.

1. Highly Effective Natural Antioxidant

Delaying Food Oxidation: As a natural antioxidant, it effectively inhibits oil and food rancidity, extends shelf life, and replaces synthetic antioxidants (such as BHT/BHA).

Protecting Skin from Oxidative Damage: When added to skincare products, it fights free radicals and slows down skin aging.

2. Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory

Inhibiting Pathogens: It has a significant inhibitory effect on common pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, making it a natural preservative.

Relieves Inflammatory Response: By regulating the expression of inflammatory factors, it improves inflammatory conditions such as skin allergies and gingivitis.

3. Neuroprotection and Cognitive Enhancement

Penetrating the Blood-Brain Barrier: It activates the antioxidant defense system of neurons (Nrf2 pathway), reducing oxidative stress damage to the brain.

Potentially Improves Memory: Studies have shown that it has a positive effect on neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

4. Metabolic Regulation and Health Maintenance

Regulating Blood Sugar and Lipids: It helps improve blood lipid levels and insulin sensitivity, supporting cardiovascular health. Improves Digestion: Traditionally used to relieve indigestion and gastrointestinal discomfort.

1. Food Industry: Natural Antioxidant

Carnosic acid is an ideal natural antioxidant in the food industry, primarily used as a replacement for synthetic antioxidants such as BHT and BHA. It is also used in functional beverages and health foods to enhance their antioxidant properties.

2. Carnosic acid Supplement: Functional Health Ingredient

In the health supplement sector, carnosic acid powder is used to develop dietary supplements with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. Common dosage forms include capsules, tablets, and powder supplements.

3. Cosmetics: Anti-aging and Protective Ingredient

Carnosic acid is a core active ingredient in cosmetics, added to anti-aging serums, creams, and sunscreens (at a concentration of 0.1%-1%). Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties can soothe sensitive skin and replace some traditional preservatives, meeting the needs of the natural skincare market.

4. Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Potential Ingredient for Drug Development

In the pharmaceutical sector, carnosic acid is a high-value raw material used in the development of neuroprotective drugs, anti-inflammatory agents, and antibacterial drugs.

• Superior Quality: We utilize advanced purification processes to achieve carnosic acid purity ranging from 5% to 98%. Our products feature low impurities, high antioxidant activity, and robust batch consistency, all in strict compliance with international quality and safety standards.
• Flexible Customization: We offer customized solutions with varying purity, solvent carriers (oil-soluble/water-soluble), and dosage forms to precisely match your formulation needs in food, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical applications.
• Widely Versatile Applications: Our products are suitable for a variety of applications, including natural food preservatives, functional health supplements, anti-aging cosmetics, and pharmaceutical raw materials. A single raw material can meet your diverse development needs efficiently and reliably.

Q1:What is the best source of carnosic acid powder?

A1:Carnosic acid, a phenolic diterpene specific to the Lamiaceae family, is highly abundant in rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis).

Q2:What is another name for carnosic acid?

A2:Carnosic acid (Salvin), is a natural benzenediol abietane diterpene found in rosemary and common sage.

Q3:What does carnosic acid do for hair?

A3:It has been shown to exert protective effects on hair follicle cells, mitigate oxidative stress, inhibit the release of pro-inflammatory mediators.