Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Molecular formula
- C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims (Health)
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Melatonin for Sleep
- Melatonin is a hormone in the body that induces natural sleep. It helps address sleep problems and improve the quality of sleep by regulating the body's natural sleep patterns.
- The biggest difference between it and other sleep aids is that melatonin is non-addictive and has no obvious side effects.
- Take 1.5 to 3 milligramms before bedtime, and drowsiness generally occurs within 20-30 minutes.
- The melatonin levels drop when it is light and it will not maintain sleep (early morning awakening).
- Functions
- May prevent lesion
- May adjust circadian rhythm
- May have anti-aging effect
- May modulate the central nervous system, immune system, cardiovascular system, etc.
- Melatonin Applications
- Melatonin is a dietary supplement regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- It is available over-the-counter (OTC) without a prescription at the pharmacy, nutrition stores, etc.
- It is often sold as gummies, pills, capsules, chewables and capsules.
- And other forms of melatonin include sprays, powder, creams and patches.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- White to off-white powder
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Soluble in
- 95 % Ethyl alcohol
Regulatory & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Test Data
Test Items Standard Limits Test Methods Appearance Off-white powder By visual inspection (A) Identify (IR) The spectrum of the sample exhibits the same as that of the reference standard. Current USP/USP-NF 43
(B) Identify (UV) Meets the requirements. Absorptivity calculated on the dried basis, does not differ by more. Current USP/USP-NF 43
(C) Identity (HPLC) The retention time of the major peak of the sample solution corresponds to that of the standard solution. Current USP/USP-NF 43
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
- Techno™ Melatonin is in compliance with USP sanitation standards; the package is solid and tightly sealed, without damage or side leakage.
- Packaging size: The standard package is 25kg/drum; customized packaging size is available.
- Inner package: Food-grade polythene bag; Outer package:food-grade drum.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 Months
- Storage and Handling
The product should be stored in a clean place protected from light, being separated from toxic, hazardous or corrosive substances.
Shelf Life
- When Techno™ Melatonin is intact for the original package and stored under conditions, the shelf life is as long as 24 months.
- The product can still be used if the analysis shows the results are within the standard limits mentioned above after the shelf life expires.
- To guarantee its best effect, please use it up as soon as possible after the original package is opened up and use.