Valerian
CAS: 8057-49-6
Molecular Formula: C5H10O2
Molecular Weight: 102.13
Latin Name: Valeriana officinalis L
Solvents Used: Water and Ethanol
Appearance: Brown fine powder
Carrier Used: Maltodextrin
Identification: Correspond to standard
Valerenic Acids: Not less than (%) 0.8
Particle Size: Not less than 90% through 80 mesh
Loss on Drying: ≤ (%) 10
Total Ash: ≤ (%) 20
Bulk Density: Between (g/100ml) 30 ~ 70
Residue of Solvents: ≤ (ppm) 5000
Heavy Metals: ≤ (ppm) 20
Lead (Pb): ≤ (ppm) 3
Arsenic (As): ≤ (ppm) 3
Cadmium (Cd): ≤ (ppm) 1
Mercury (Hg): ≤ (ppm) 1
Pesticide Residues: Meet the requirements
Total Plate Count: ≤ (cfu/g) 10000
Yeast and Mold: ≤ (cfu/g) 1000
E. Coli: Not detected in (g) 10
Salmonella: Not detected in (g) 25
Staphylococcus: Not detected in (g) 10