Apricot Extract (Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract)
Apricot Extract (Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract)
Organic quality (IFOAM-recognised) selectable as a variant, suitable for COSMOS and NATRUE:
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Estimated delivery time: 11 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Available in sizes up to 250 g (depending on current availability and unit price, the quantity may be smaller).
Scope of delivery: sample with example CoA, TDS, SDS and CDS. The example CoA is the CoA from the document bar and is not batch-specific. Development samples are intended for development, not for use in end products. One development sample per customer and article.
With the sample you receive a code that credits the sample price towards your next purchase.
Delivery time: liquid and oil extracts are usually prepared as samples within 10 working days. We confirm the dispatch date with the order confirmation.
Second step: packs from 5 kg, price after login. The sample price is credited.
Third step: production quantities above 5 kg are made to order. Quantity, packaging and certification via the industrial enquiry.
Organic quality (IFOAM) is available with Glycerin. Choosing organic switches the carrier automatically.
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Ingredients (1223/2009) Cosmetics Regulation
Ingredients (1223/2009) Cosmetics Regulation
Composition (1169/2011) Food Regulation
Composition (1169/2011) Food Regulation
Technical documentation
Technical documentation
TDS, SDS, CDS and example CoA available after login
Compliance
Compliance
Variants with glycerin or sunflower oil are available in organic quality according to an IFOAM-recognised standard (EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848), selectable via the “Quality” option. Organic is currently not available for powder extracts. Certificate DE-ÖKO-001.276-0076919.2026.001, Kiwa BCS Öko-Garantie GmbH, valid until 31 January 2028. This covers COSMOS and NATRUE; USDA Organic is possible under the EU-US equivalence arrangement. Industrial quantities above 5 kg via the industrial inquiry.
Specification
Specification
CAS number: 68650-44-2
Use: This product can be used in a variety of ways in the cosmetics and food industries.
Recommended use level: 2-5 %
Packaging: plastic containers
Visual evaluation: Liquid, characteristic colour and odour (see CoA)
Colour evaluation: Amber to light brown
Origin: Europe and the rest of the world. Regional goods from controlled organic cultivation are preferred. Please note that this product contains biological ingredients whose biodegradability cannot be tested. Such ingredients were therefore not taken into account in the assessment.
pH: 4.0–8.0
Density: article-specific target value per carrier variant, see example CoA
Refractometry: article-specific target value per carrier variant, see example CoA
Preservative: Glycerin variant: none added; propylene glycol variant: none added; propylene glycol has antimicrobial properties; pentylene glycol variant: none added; pentylene glycol has antimicrobial properties
Microbiology: Total aerobic microbial count (TAMC) ≤ 100 CFU/g, tested on every batch (see CoA)
Shelf life: Store in a dry place between 10 and 30°C in the originally sealed container: 24 months.
Flash point: No flash point below the boiling point expected; determination according to EN ISO 2719 pending
Test scope, methods and specification per batch: see the example CoA under Documents. The batch CoA accompanies every delivery.
Shipping information
Shipping information
The product will be sent to you depending on your customer status.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
It cannot be ruled out that a color change may occur during storage and depending on the temperature. If cloudiness or precipitation occurs, the product would need to be filtered. This does not affect the quality of the product. This is a raw material intended for use in the manufacture of cosmetics and/or food. The images shown here are for illustrative purposes only and are to be considered as approximate. The products are guaranteed to meet the specifications listed on their label, packaging and/or certificate of analysis at the time of shipment or for the expressly stated period. CONIUNCTA® disclaims all express or implied warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to our products or related information. The customer is solely responsible for determining the suitability of CONIUNCTA® products for their own applications, uses and processes, including ensuring that there is no infringement of third party intellectual property rights. CONIUNCTA® shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect, exemplary or special damages of any kind arising from the use or failure of the products. All sales are subject to CONIUNCTA®'s complete terms and conditions of sale. Prices are subject to change without notice and CONIUNCTA® reserves the right to change or discontinue products without notice.
How do I obtain a sample?
How do I obtain a sample?
Two routes. For development, select the “Development sample” variant at €49 on the product page and order it through your customer account. The sample comes with an example CoA (not batch-specific), TDS, SDS and CDS; it is intended for development, not for use in end products. One sample per customer and article; for PRO extracts the sample is considerably smaller than 250 g (approx. 50 g). With the sample you receive a code that credits €49 towards your next purchase. For industrial quantities above 5 kg, use the industrial inquiry on the product page. You receive a quotation with quantity, quality and base.
FAQ
FAQ
Please read our FAQ.
Apricot Extract (INCI: Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract) is an aqueous fruit extract from the apricot (Prunus armeniaca) for the cosmetics and food industries. Its lead marker is chlorogenic acid, accompanied by polyphenols and organic acids. Fragrance allergens listed in Annex III of the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (benzaldehyde) must be labelled above the use concentrations stated in the CDS.
Production
CONIUNCTA produces the apricot extract with AVE technology (Adaptive Vacuum Extraction), Made in Germany. The extract content is approx. 30 % regardless of the carrier variant. 1 kg of extract contains the hydrophilic constituents of approx. 30 g of dried plant material.
Three carrier variants are available: glycerin, propylene glycol or pentylene glycol, each in combination with water. No preservatives are added to any variant; in the propylene glycol and pentylene glycol variants, the carrier has an antimicrobial effect.
Specification
- INCI: Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract
- Appearance: clear liquid, occasionally slightly turbid
- Colour: amber to light brown
- Solubility: readily soluble in water
- pH value: 4.0–8.0
- Density: article-specific target value per carrier variant, see example CoA
- Carrier and preservation: glycerin, propylene glycol or pentylene glycol; no preservatives added, propylene glycol and pentylene glycol have an antimicrobial effect
- Microbiology: total aerobic microbial count (TAMC) ≤ 100 CFU/g, tested for each batch (see CoA)
- Origin: Europe and the rest of the world. Regional certified organic material is preferred.
- Vegan: yes
- Shelf life: 24 months when stored dry between 10 and 30 °C in the original sealed container
Use in cosmetics
The use level is 2 to 5 %. All three carrier variants are suitable for cosmetic formulations (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009). The extract is used in formulations with an antioxidant and skin-conditioning focus. Typical applications include face creams, body lotions, lip products and hair care. The extract's inherent colour is visible in the formulation depending on the dosage. TDS and SDS are available for each carrier variant, further documents after login.
Use in food
For food applications, the glycerin carrier variant is intended. Regulatory status: food and food supplements. The ingredients in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 are listed in the section “Composition (1169/2011)”. The use of apricot in jams, compotes and baked goods is documented.
Frequently asked questions
What is Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract?
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract is the INCI name for apricot fruit extract. The CONIUNCTA extract contains chlorogenic acid, polyphenols and organic acids and is supplied as a liquid raw material for the cosmetics and food industries.
At what concentration is apricot extract used?
The recommended use level is 2 to 5 %, depending on the formulation type and the desired inherent colour.
Is apricot extract water-soluble?
Yes. The extract is readily soluble in water and comes as a clear liquid, occasionally with slight turbidity. If turbidity or precipitation occurs during storage, filtration is sufficient. The quality remains unaffected.
Which carrier variant is suitable for food?
The glycerin variant is suitable for food. In cosmetics, all three variants can be used: glycerin, propylene glycol or pentylene glycol.
How is apricot extract stored?
Dry, between 10 and 30 °C, in the original sealed container. The shelf life is 24 months. A temperature-dependent colour change during storage is possible and has no effect on quality.
Primary Marker: Chlorogenic acid





