Karanjin Extract – Natural Biopesticide & Antioxidant from Pongamia Seeds | SGBio NZ
Karanjin, a furanoflavonol, a type of flavonoid. It is obtained from the seeds of the karanja tree (Millettia pinnata, akaPongamia glabra Vent.), a tree growing wild in south India. Pongamia pinnata L. Pierre is a commonly used plant in traditional Indian medicinal systems.
🌿 Karanjin – Natural Bioactive from Pongamia Seeds
🌱 Eco-friendly Bioactive for Sustainable Agriculture & Natural Product Research.
Derived from Pongamia pinnata seeds, Karanjin combines environmental benefits with strong biological efficacy.
Karanjin is a bioactive furanoflavonol flavonoid extracted from the seeds of Pongamia pinnata (Millettia pinnata), a tree native to South India. Known for its agricultural and pharmacological value, karanjin is widely used in biopesticides, acaricides, insecticides, and plant-based research.
🌿 Key Bioactivities
🐜 Acaricidal & Insecticidal – Effective against mites and agricultural pests
🔥 Anti-inflammatory – Inhibits lipoxygenase (5-LOX, 1-LOX) pathways
🛡 Antioxidant – Neutralizes free radicals and oxidative stress compounds
💊 Gastroprotective – H⁺/K⁺ ATPase inhibition with anti-ulcer potential
🌾 Nitrification Inhibitor – Improves soil sustainability in agriculture
📦 Product Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Karanjin |
| Botanical Source | Pongamia pinnata (Seeds) |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₈H₁₂O₄ |
| Molecular Weight | 292.29 g/mol |
| Appearance | Yellow to light brown powder |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| Solubility | Soluble in organic solvents |
| Shelf Life | 24 months (under proper storage) |
| Packaging | 1kg foil bags / 25kg fiber drums |
| Certification | CoA, MSDS, Third-party lab tested |
🧪 Application Areas
✅ Biopesticide & bioinsecticide development
✅ Agricultural nitrification inhibitor formulations
✅ Anti-inflammatory & anti-ulcer herbal research
✅ Flavonoid-based drug discovery
✅ Veterinary & livestock skincare products
⚠️ For Research and Industrial Use Only
This product is intended for R&D, formulation, and industrial applications. Not for direct human or animal consumption without regulatory approval.
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SGBio supplies consistent-quality karanjin with full documentation and custom specifications available on request.
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