Gentian Extract (Gentiana Lutea Root Extract)
Gentian Extract (Gentiana Lutea Root Extract)
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Ingredients (1223/2009) Cosmetics Regulation
Ingredients (1223/2009) Cosmetics Regulation
All variants have cosmetic compliance:
- Variant with Pentylene Glycol: Aqua (Water), Pentylene Glycol, Gentian Extract (Gentiana Lutea Root Extract)
Composition (FDA): Water (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (C (10-25 %)) - Variant with Propylene Glycol: Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Gentian Extract (Gentiana Lutea Root Extract)
Composition (FDA): Water (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (B (25-50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with glycerin: Glycerin, Gentian Extract (Gentiana Lutea Root Extract)
Composition (FDA): Glycol (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with jojoba oil: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Gentian Extract (Gentiana Lutea Root Extract)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with squalane: Squalane, Gentian Extract (Gentiana Lutea Root Extract)
Composition (FDA): oil (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with sunflower oil: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Gentian Extract (Gentiana Lutea Root Extract)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant as powder extract: Gentian Extract (Gentiana Lutea Root Extract), maltodextrin
Composition (FDA): extract (A (>50 %)), maltodextrin (C (10-25 %))
Composition (1169/2011) Food Regulation
Composition (1169/2011) Food Regulation
Variants with propylene glycol, glycerine, sunflower oil or as powder extract have food compliance:
- Variant with propylene glycol: water, humectant: propylene glycol, Gentian Extract (Gentiana Lutea Root Extract)
- Variant with glycerine: Humectant: Glycerine (vegetable), Gentian Extract (Gentiana Lutea Root Extract)
- Variant with sunflower oil: Sunflower oil, Gentian Extract (Gentiana Lutea Root Extract)
- Variant as powder extract: Gentian Extract (Gentiana Lutea Root Extract)
Technical documentation
Technical documentation
TDS, SDS and CDS available after login
Compliance
Compliance
Variants with glycerine, sunflower oil or as a powder extract can be obtained with COSMOS, Natrue and/or EU Organic Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2018/848) or USDA Organic compliance on request. Please use our industry inquiry form.
CAS number
CAS number
72968-42-4
Use
Use
This product can be used in a variety of ways in the cosmetics and food industries.
Recommended application concentration
Recommended application concentration
2-5 %
Packaging
Packaging
Gentian Extract (Gentiana Lutea Root Extract): plastic containers.
Organoleptics
Organoleptics
Visual evaluation: Clear liquid, partly slight turbidity
Color evaluation: Light green
Origin
Origin
Europe and the rest of the world. Organic goods are preferred. Please note that this product contains organic ingredients that cannot be tested for biodegradability. Such ingredients were therefore not taken into account in the assessment.
Chemical-physical properties
Chemical-physical properties
pH: 3,9-7,2
Density: 1.03-1.06
Refractometry: 1.28-1.43
Analyzes
Analyzes
This is provided by dynamic characteristics and may not fully correspond to your language or regulatory space:
Analysis [s], [a]:
Name: Gentian Extract (Gentiana Lutea Root Extract)
Analysis date:
Batch: 60326; (EC) No. 1223/2009
Supplier: CONIUNCTA
Preservative
Preservative
glycol-based
Microbiology
Microbiology
Total number of aerobic mesophilic bacteria / g / Method: ISO 21149:2022-08: < 10; Total number of yeasts and molds / g / Method: ISO 16212:2022-08: < 10; Total number of aerobic mesophilic microorganisms (bacteria + yeasts + molds) / g / Method: ISO 17516:2014-10: < 10; Unspecified microorganisms (also includes gram-negative bacteria such as Pluralibacter gergoviae and Burkholderia cepacia) / g / Method: ISO 18415:2022-08: not detectable; Specified microorganisms (Pseud. aeruginosa, E.coli, Staph. aureus, Candida albicans) / g / Method: ISO 18415:2022-08: not detectable
Durability
Durability
Store in a dry place between 10 and 30°C in the originally sealed container: 24 months.
Flash point
Flash point
> 100 °C
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.
FAQ
FAQ
Please read our FAQ.
Gentian Extract (INCI: Gentiana Lutea Root Extract) is an aqueous plant extract from the root of the yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea, CAS 72968-42-4). Its lead markers are the secoiridoid glycosides gentiopicroside (gentiopicrin) and amarogentin, which rank among the most bitter natural substances known. Gentian root extract is supplied as a raw material for the cosmetics and food industries.
Production
CONIUNCTA obtains the extract using Adaptive Vacuum Extraction (AVE) and manufactures it Made in Germany. The extract content is around 30 % regardless of the variant. One kilogram of extract contains the hydrophilic constituents of about 35 g of dried or around 220 g of fresh plant material. The raw material is available with the glycol-based carriers glycerin, propylene glycol or pentylene glycol.
Specification
- INCI: Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
- CAS: 72968-42-4
- Appearance: clear liquid, occasionally slightly cloudy, light green
- Solubility: readily soluble in water
- Carrier and preservation: glycol-based (glycerin, propylene glycol or pentylene glycol)
- Origin: Europe and the rest of the world, certified organic material preferred
- Vegan: yes
- Shelf life: 24 months when stored dry between 10 and 30 °C in the originally sealed container
Use in cosmetics
The recommended use concentration is 2 to 5 %. The aqueous extract is free from essential oils and therefore free from declarable fragrance allergens. Gentian Extract is used in formulations for facial care, cleansing products, clarifying care concepts and alpine cosmetic lines. All carrier variants are suitable for cosmetic applications.
Use in food
The glycerin variant is intended for food applications. Gentian is traditionally established as a bitter flavouring component in liqueurs and aperitifs. Dosage depends on the respective formulation goal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gentian Extract (Gentiana Lutea Root Extract)?
An aqueous extract from the root of the yellow gentian with the lead markers gentiopicroside and amarogentin. It is supplied as a raw material for cosmetics and food.
At what concentration is Gentian Extract used?
The recommended use concentration in cosmetic formulations is 2 to 5 %.
Is gentian root extract water-soluble?
Yes, the extract is readily soluble in water. It is offered with glycol-based carriers (glycerin, propylene glycol or pentylene glycol).
Is Gentian Extract vegan?
Yes, the raw material is vegan.
What documentation is available?
A technical data sheet (TDS) is available for each carrier variant, complemented by a shared safety data sheet (SDS). Further documents and B2B terms are available after login.
Primary Marker: Gentiopicroside





