Monopotassium Glycyrrhizinate
Monopotassium Glycyrrhizinate is the singly-neutralised potassium salt of glycyrrhizic acid, assigned CAS number 68039-19-0.
It carries one potassium counter-ion balancing one of the three carboxyl groups of the glycyrrhizinate anion, which makes it less water-soluble than the tripotassium salt but well suited to lipid-rich or low-moisture systems where slow dissolution is wanted.
We source bulk Monopotassium Glycyrrhizinate from top China manufacturers for our partners, working with several of them. The manufacturers are mostly in Gansu, Shaanxi and Henan. A smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.
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- Packaging
- 25 kg kraft paper bag with PE inner liner
- ISO 9001
- HACCP
- Halal
- Kosher
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to light yellow crystalline powder |
| Assay (as Glycyrrhizic Acid) | ≥ 73.0% |
| pH (1% solution) | 5.5–7.5 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 2.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 12.0% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 CFU/g |
| Solubility | Dissolved in ethanol, 1,3-butanediol. Do not dissolve in water |
| Specification | Cosmetic grade |
| Typical Dosage | 1‰-5‰ |
| Packing | 1kg aluminum foil bag |
| Transport | Non-hazardous cargo(IMO/IATA) |
Common Markets Grades
Monopotassium Glycyrrhizinate is an off-white to pale yellow powder, sold at 90 percent, 95 percent and 98 percent assay by HPLC.
The standard food and oral-care grade carries 95 percent minimum purity with sulfated ash and heavy metals at Codex limits.
A higher-purity grade meeting cosmetic ingredient monographs is produced for skin-care emulsions, masks, and toners where the salt is valued for its skin-soothing and anti-inflammatory positioning.
Particle-size cuts include a fine powder for dry blends and a granulated form for direct compression in lozenges and tablets.
Applications
- Skin-care creams, serums, and masks positioned for sensitive or irritated skin
- Sunscreens and after-sun lotions in combination with allantoin or panthenol
- Toothpaste, mouthwash, and breath strips
- Throat lozenges and herbal pastilles
- Hard candy and licorice confectionery
- Pharmaceutical syrups and pediatric liquids as a flavour masker
- Functional supplements positioned for adrenal and liver support
- Topical anti-inflammatory ointments
- Hair conditioners and scalp tonics
- Tobacco casing and snuff sweetening
- Herbal teas and decoctions
- Acne treatment lotions and spot serums
Brands Using Monopotassium Glycyrrhizinate
Widely-distributed consumer products that list Monopotassium Glycyrrhizinate on the ingredient label.
Brand names, product names and logos are the property of their owners. They appear here as published evidence that the ingredient is used, taken from the brand's own label or website. Their appearance is not an endorsement, and it does not mean the brand buys from us or from any manufacturer listed on this site.
China Manufacturers of Monopotassium Glycyrrhizinate
Top Monopotassium Glycyrrhizinate manufacturers in China.
- Gansu Fanzhi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.4 ingredients in the directory
- Gansu Sandi Plant Chemistry Co., Ltd.3 ingredients in the directory
Luoyang Lansealy Technology Co., Ltd.6 ingredients in the directory- Qinghai Lake Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.8 ingredients in the directory
- Shaanxi Fujie Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd./Xinjiang Fuwo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.5 ingredients in the directory
Shaanxi Huatai Biological Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.5 ingredients in the directory
Company names and logos are the property of the manufacturers themselves. They are listed here because our own directory records them as producing this ingredient. A listing is not an endorsement by them, and we do not represent them or speak on their behalf.
How We Help Source Monopotassium Glycyrrhizinate
Direct Factory Sourcing
We run the whole process: selecting the manufacturer from the top Chinese food ingredient producers, negotiating the price, verifying quality, and coordinating the logistics. You deal with us instead of with several factories at once.
Original Packaging and Documents from the Manufacturer
The manufacturer sends your Monopotassium Glycyrrhizinate out of its own factory in the original packing, through to your destination port. The COA, COO, MSDS, TDS and any certifications reach you from the manufacturer as well.
Free Samples and Lead Time
We send 100 to 500 g free for your own laboratory to test and you cover only the courier, usually within 2 to 3 working days. ETD is usually within 7 to 15 days once the order is confirmed, and we check that date against the factory's own manufacturing schedule before we give it to you.
Combined Shipment
We can load Monopotassium Glycyrrhizinate together with other ingredients such as Stevia, Erythritol and Maltitol into one 20' FCL. If your quantity is small, we can also ship LCL.
Regulatory Status
Monopotassium Glycyrrhizinate is permitted as a flavour and cosmetic ingredient in most regulated markets.
In the European Union it falls under the same intake guidance as other glycyrrhizin salts, and the cosmetic uses are catalogued in CosIng. EFSA opinions on glycyrrhizin from 2024 reaffirm guidance to keep dietary glycyrrhizin intake below approximately 100 mg per day to avoid pseudoaldosteronism.
The United States Food and Drug Administration recognises licorice and its derivatives as GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1408 for food use, with the same use-level limits as the parent acid.
The International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) lists the substance as Monopotassium Glycyrrhizinate. Kosher and Halal certifications are routinely available.
Manufacturing Process
Monopotassium Glycyrrhizinate is made by first isolating free glycyrrhizic acid from hot-water licorice extract through sulphuric acid precipitation, washing, and recrystallisation.
The purified acid is then redissolved in water with a precisely controlled molar amount of potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate, sufficient to neutralise only one of the three carboxylate groups.
Decolorisation with activated carbon and polish filtration give a clear solution that is concentrated under vacuum. The product is recovered by spray drying or crystallisation from aqueous ethanol.
Each lot is checked by HPLC for assay, by atomic absorption for potassium and sodium content, and by pharmacopoeial methods for residual solvents, heavy metals, and microbiological load.
