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Product Code : 11

Product Specification

Carthamus Yellow
Synonyms : Safflower yellow, CI Natural Yellow 5
Definition : Carthamus Yellow is obtained from the petals of carthamus tinctorius L. (fam. compositae).
Contents : Yellow pigments, mainly Safflomin A (Hydroxysafflor yellow A) and Safflomin B (Safflor yellow B) with other minor allied pigments.

Identification:
Solubility : Very soluble in water, practically insoluble in ether and ethanol.
Spectrophotometry : A solution of the sample in water is yellow and shows absorption maximum at 394-400 nm.

Thin layer chromatography:
Adsorbent : Silica gel 60F254 pre-coated TLC plate (Merck)
Chromatography solvent : Butanol: Acetic acid: water (4: 1: 2)
Spots : Safflomin A (Rf 0.33), Safflomin B (Rf 0.42)

Colour reaction : Make the solution of the sample in water alkaline by 10% sodium hydroxide solution; the colour changes from yellow to orange-yellow
Stability : Safflower yellow pigments are relatively stable at acidic pH. Safflomin A (Hydroxysafflor yellow A) is the most stable yellow pigment.

Uses:

Colour – Tea, noodles, candy, biscuits, tinned food and wines
Functions

Invigorates Blood circulation and promotes menstruation
Breaks up Blood Stagnation, especially for the lower abdomen (used to treat enlargement of the liver and spleen)
Used for traumatic injuries with Stagnant Blood and pain

Cautions

Contraindicated in pregnancy and menorrhagia

Toxicity

May cause weight loss when given over an extended period of time. Otherwise, relatively safe for medium to long term use

Western Properties

Uterine stimulant, abortificant, vasodilator for coronary arteries, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, reduces platelet aggregation, lowers blood lipids, analgesic, anti-spasmodic, emmenagogue, diuretic, diaphoretic, immune stimulant, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, interferon inducent.

Notes

Used to improve cerebral and coronary circulation

Our Product Specifications:
Carthamus Yellow
Appearance: Yellow to brown powder
Storage: Store in cool and dry place. Keep away from sunlight.

Specifications:

No.	Item	Data
1.	Absorbance (E 1%, 1cm, 400nm)	≥100
2.	Content of colouring matter calculated as safflomin A By Spectrophotometry	≥20 % w/w

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