Tea Saponin
Plant Extracts 2025-03-11
CAS No.: 8047-15-2
Product name:Tea Saponin
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Nature | Triterpenoid saponin with amphiphilic structure; biodegradable, low toxicity. |
| Source | Extracted from tea plant (Camellia sinensis) roots, stems, leaves via solvent/ultrasonic extraction. |
| Key Properties | Foaming, emulsifying, wetting, and hemolytic activity; stable in acidic/alkaline pH. |
| Applications | Cleaners: Natural surfactant in eco-friendly detergents, shampoos. Agrochemicals: Bio-insecticide/fungicide. Pharmaceuticals: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral agent. Industrial: Oil recovery, mineral processing. |
| Safety | Non-toxic to mammals; biodegradable. High concentrations may cause skin irritation. Use within recommended limits. |
| Market Forms | Powder, liquid extract, purified fractions (e.g., 80% purity for industrial use). |
| Sustainability | Renewable resource; extraction byproducts can be composted. |
Description
It is a light yellow powder. It is insoluble in anhydrous methanol and ethanol, and is insoluble in organic solvents such as ether, acetone, benzene, petroleum ether, etc., and is easily soluble in aqueous methanol, aqueous ethanol, glacial acetic acid, acetic anhydride, pyridine, and the like. Hydrochloric acid is added to the tea saponin solution, and when it is acidic, the saponin precipitates.
Application
It is a kind of glycoside compound extracted from tea seed (tea seed, tea seed) and is a natural surfactant with good performance. It can be used to make emulsifiers, detergents, pesticide additives, feed additives, crab and shrimp culture protection agents, textile auxiliaries, oil field foaming agents, mining flotation agents and aerated concrete foam stabilizers and concrete admixtures – antifreeze Agents, etc.
