{"product_id":"monchspfeffer-olextrakt-vitex-agnus-castus-extract","title":"Chaste Tree Oil Extract (Vitex Agnus Castus Extract)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChaste Tree Oil Extract (INCI: Vitex Agnus Castus Extract) is the oil-soluble extract form of Vitex agnus-castus. The lipophilic extract carries casticin as its primary marker and contains iridoid glycosides such as agnuside and aucubin. It is supplied as a liquid and serves as a raw material for the cosmetics and food industries (CAS 91722-47-3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extract is obtained through CONIUNCTA's Adaptive Vacuum Extraction (AVE), Made in Germany. It is supplied in an oily carrier and available in three variants: jojoba oil (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil), squalane or sunflower oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil). The extract content is around 30 percent regardless of the variant. One kilogram of extract contains the lipophilic constituents of about 35 grams of dried or around 220 grams of fresh plant material. Certified organic raw material is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitex Agnus Castus Extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91722-47-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary marker:\u003c\/strong\u003e casticin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e clear liquid, occasionally with slight turbidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e amber to light brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e good in oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier and preservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e oil-based (jojoba oil, squalane or sunflower oil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe and other countries, certified organic material preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months stored dry between 10 and 30 degrees Celsius in the original sealed container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse in cosmetics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe typical use concentration is 1 to 3 percent. Thanks to its good oil solubility, the extract integrates into oil phases and emulsions. Typical formulations include facial oils, body oils and body lotions. The raw material is used in moisturizing formulations and has astringent properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse in food\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor food applications, the variant with sunflower oil as the carrier is intended. The choice of carrier variant depends on the target formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat other names does chaste tree go by?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names are monk's pepper and chaste tree, from the botanical name Vitex agnus-castus. The INCI designation is Vitex Agnus Castus Extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the chaste tree oil extract an essential oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is an oil-soluble plant extract in an oily carrier, not an essential oil. The extract content is around 30 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn which carriers is the extract available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extract is readily oil-soluble and available in three carrier variants: jojoba oil, squalane or sunflower oil. The sunflower oil variant is intended for food applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat use concentration is recommended?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cosmetic formulations, the typical use concentration is 1 to 3 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich documents are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA separate technical data sheet (TDS) is available for each carrier variant, along with a shared safety data sheet (SDS) and a shared claim data sheet (CDS). 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