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Velvet Bean Extract (Mucuna pruriens) – L-DOPA 10–98%

Mucuna pruriens · Fabaceae

Regulated ingredient — check your market before you buy

Pharmaceutical active / prescription-only in many markets

Orders are released after a compliance review of the intended use and destination market.

Marker compound
L-DOPA
Standardisation
10–98% (HPLC)
Assay method
HPLC
Plant part
Seed
Origin
India

Velvet Bean Extract (Mucuna pruriens) – L-DOPA 10–98%

Velvet Bean extract is produced from the seed of Mucuna pruriens (Fabaceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to L-DOPA. Available grades: 10%, 15%, 20%, 50%, 98%. Typical sourcing: India. For B2B formulation in pharmaceutical.

10%15%20%50%98%

Specifications

Botanical name Mucuna pruriens
Common names Velvet bean, Kapikacchu
Plant family / part Fabaceae / Seed
Marker compound L-DOPA
Phytochemical class Amino acids & peptides › Amino acids & peptides
Available grades 10%, 15%, 20%, 50%, 98%
Assay method HPLC
Pharmacopoeia & standards Indian Pharmacopoeia, Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
Form Standardized Extract
Origin India
Pack sizes Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg; 98% grade: Sample (1 g), 50 g, 250 g, 1 Kg
Shelf life & storage Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light

Regulatory status

  • Pharmaceutical active / prescription-only in many markets

Supplied only to qualified business buyers for lawful manufacturing, research or pharmaceutical use. Buyers are responsible for compliance in their market.

Industries

Pharmaceutical

Documentation

The Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet (GHS format) can be downloaded from this page; the batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.

For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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