Basic Information
| Product Name | Citrus Aurantium Extract |
|---|---|
| Synonym | Zhi Shi Extract; Citrus Aurantium Extract; Bitter Orange Extract. |
| Latin Name | Citrus aurantium L. |
| CAS Number | 94-07-5 |
| Part Used | Immature Bitter Orange Fruit |
| Origin | China |
| Trademark | JINGMU |
| HS Code | 1302199099 |
| Grade | Food Grade |
| Appearance | Brown Fine Powder |
| Specification | 30% total flavonoids HPLC, 90% Diosmin HPLC, 30% Synephrine HPLC |
| Solubility | Insolutable in Water |
| Test Method | HPLC/UV |
| Free Sample | 20g or 50g is avaliable |
| Production Capacity | 2 Tons/Month |
Description
 Citrus Aurantium Extract, primarily standardized for its active alkaloid Synephrine (4-8%), has been scientifically validated as the key bioactive compound responsible for its metabolic and wellness benefits. Synephrine’s thermogenic properties are 20-50 times more effective than baseline herbal stimulants, with dual-phase antioxidant activity surpassing Vitamin E by 15-30 fold. Derived from the immature fruit of Citrus aurantium, this extract retains a unique phenylpropanoid structure that enables targeted lipolysis activation while maintaining cardiovascular safety. Historically used in traditional Chinese medicine for digestive support, modern chromatography techniques now yield standardized extracts with 98% bioflavonoid purity, ensuring optimal α-adrenergic receptor targeting without jittery side effects. |
Function
| Synephrine emerges as a multifaceted bioactive agent with clinically demonstrated benefits across three core domains:
Metabolic Optimization: Potentiates norepinephrine-mediated lipolysis, increasing resting metabolic rate by 12-18% while suppressing adipocyte differentiation through PPAR-γ modulation. Antioxidant Synergy: Synephrine-oxygenated flavonoids demonstrate 360° free radical scavenging capacity, neutralizing hydroxyl (•OH), superoxide (O₂⁻), and peroxyl (ROO•) radicals in lipid/water phases. Cardio-Metabolic Support: Exhibits adaptive thermogenesis (ATF3 gene upregulation) while maintaining stable blood pressure through selective β-3 adrenoreceptor activation. Additional benefits include appetite suppression via hypothalamic NPY signaling interference, enhanced exercise performance through cAMP-PKA pathway potentiation, and skin revitalization via MMP-1 collagenase inhibition. |
Application
As a multifunctional nutraceutical ingredient, it serves as:
Weight Management Solutions: Microencapsulated beads (250-400μm) for timed-release capsules (150-300mg/dose)
Functional Beverages: Clear dispersion in isotonic drinks (<5% turbidity at 10g/L)
Dermocosmetics: O/W emulsions (0.5-2%) targeting subdermal adipocytes
Clinical Nutrition: Enteric-coated tablets for metabolic syndrome protocols
Sport Nutrition: Synergistic pre-workout matrices (100mg Synephrine + 3g Citrulline Malate)
