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Natural Products Testing Services:

Potency Analysis
Potency testing of crude materials, botanical
extracts, and finished products is a key component
of cGMP compliance in the Dietary Supplements Instrumentation
industry. The proper analysis of natural products
requires not only specific analytical instrumentation,
but also the expertise to know when and how to HPLC
appropriately apply the wide variety of available
techniques. UPLC
Founded in 1997, Alkemist Labs is a full service GC
ISO 17025 accredited natural products laboratory
offering potency testing services, which are MS
constantly expanding, complimenting our
botanical identity testing capabilities. Because of
UV-Vis
our expertise in this specialized testing niche, you'll
finally have peace of mind that what's in the bottle
Wet Chemistry
is on the label.

Certificate of Analysis
We are passionate about full method transparency
and personalized technical support. Because of the
level of detail and transparency included in each
CofA from Alkemist Labs, you can be assured your
sample was tested by a scientifically valid, fit for
purpose method compliant with cGMP regulation.
Our technical support is also available to help
facilitate solutions should any discrepancies arise.

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 Testing Services
The potency testing services we offer are Our technical sales staff is here to guide you
rapidly expanding so please refer to the in determining the correct testing protocols
complete list of services on our website. If for your needs.
what you need is not on the list below, or you
have questions about the most appropriate www.alkemist.com/potencyservices
analysis for your sample, please contact us.

Analysis Scope Method

Agnuside in Chaste Tree Crude, extracts USP
Agnusides in Chaste Tree Extracts ATM
Alcohol or Ethanol Content Liquid extracts, finished goods USP
Aloin in Aloe Crude, extracts USP
Alstonine and Reserpine in Rauwolfia Crude, extracts, finished goods ATM
Anthocyanins in Bilberry Extracts USP
Anthocyanins in Black Currant Extracts ATM
Apigenins in Chamomile Extracts ATM
Ascorbic Acid Content Purified extracts USP
Astragalosides in Astragalus Crude AHP
Baicalin in Skullcap Extracts ATM
Berberine in Phellodendron Extracts ATM
Betaine HCl Content Purified extracts USP
Boswellic Acids in Boswellia serrata Crude, extracts USP
Cannabinoids in Hemp Oils, extracts, finished goods ATM
Capsaicinoids in Capsicum Crude, extracts USP
Carvacrol and Thymol in Oregano Extracts, finished goods ATM
Casticin in Chaste Tree Extracts USP
Catechins and Caffeine in Green Tea Extracts USP
Chlorogenic Acid in Artichoke Crude EP
Chlorogenic Acids in Coffee Extracts, finished goods ATM
Chlorogenic and Caffeoylmalic Acid in Nettle Crude EP
Cinnamaldehyde in Cinnamon Extracts ATM
Coconut Oil Identification Crude, extracts USP
Coenzyme Q10 Content Extracts, finished goods ATM
Corosolic Acid in Banaba Crude, extracts, finished goods ATM
Curcuminoids in Turmeric Crude, extracts, finished goods USP
Diosgenin in Wild Yam Extracts ATM
Eleutheroside B and E in Eleutherococcus Extracts EP
Ellagic Acid Content Extracts ATM
Essential Oil of Bitter Fennel Crude, extracts EP
Essential Oil of Lavender Crude, extracts EP
Essential Oil of Peppermint Crude, extracts USP
Eugenol in Holy Basil Extracts ATM
Eurycomanone in Tongkat Ali Extracts ATM
Fatty Acid Composition Foods, oils, finished goods AOAC
Fatty Acid Composition Oils USP
Fatty Acid Composition Oils, finished goods USP/GOED
Flavonoids as Hyperoside in Hawthorn Crude, extracts EP
Flavonoids as Icariin in Horny Goat Weed Extracts ATM
Flavonoids as Rutin in Elder Flower Extracts ATM
Flavonoids as Vitexin in Passion Flower Crude, extracts EP
Flavonoids in Skullcap Extracts ATM
Flavonol Glycosides in Ginkgo Crude, extracts, finished goods USP
Flavopereirine in Pao pereira Crude, extracts, finished goods ATM
Forskolin in Coleus Crude, extracts USP
Gallic Acid in Green Tea Extracts USP
Gingerols and Shogaol in Ginger Extracts, finished goods AOAC
Gingerols, Gingerdiones, and Shogaols in Ginger Crude, extracts, finished goods USP
Ginkgolic Acids in Ginkgo Extracts USP
Ginsenosides in Ginseng Crude, extracts, finished goods USP
Glucoraphanin in Broccoli Crude, extracts ATM
Glycyrrhizic Acid in Licorice Crude EP
Glycyrrhizic Acid in Licorice Crude, extracts USP
Guggulsterones in Guggul Extracts ATM
Analysis Scope Method
Guggulsterones in Guggul Crude, extracts, finished goods USP
Gymnemic Acids in Gymnema Crude, extracts USP
Honokiol and Magnolol in Magnolia Extracts, finished goods ATM
Huperzine A in Toothed Club Moss Extracts ATM
Hydroxycitric Acid in Garcinia Crude, extracts USP
Hydroxytyrosol and Verbascoside in Olive Extracts ATM
Hyperforin and Hypericin in St. John’s Wort Crude, extracts, finished goods AOAC
Hyperforin and Hypericin in St. John’s Wort Crude, extracts USP
Hypericins in St. John’s Wort Crude EP
Icariin in Epimedium Extracts ATM
Jujubosides in Jujube Extracts ATM
Krill Oil Identification Oil ATM
Krill Oil Identification Oils, finished goods USP
L-Dopa in Velvet bean Extracts ATM
L-Theanine Content Extracts, finished goods ATM
Lawsone in Henna Extracts ATM
Ligustilide in Dong Quai Extracts, finished goods ATM
Mitragynine in Kratom Crude, extracts, finished goods ATM
Mogroside V in Monk Fruit Extracts ATM
Niacinamide Content Purified extracts USP
Oleuropein in Olive Extracts EP
Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins in Grape Seed Extracts USP
Oxinidole Alkaloids in Cats Claw Extracts ATM
p-Synephrine in Bitter Orange Crude, extracts AOAC
P57 in Hoodia Extracts ATM
Parthenolide in Feverfew Crude USP
Phenolic Diterpenes in Rosemary Extracts ATM
Piperine in Black Pepper Crude, extracts USP
Polyphenols as Catechin Content Extracts ATM
Polyphenols as Catechin in Grape Seed Extracts ATM
Polyphenols as Gallic Acid Content Extracts ATM
Polyphenols as Gallic Acid in Lychee Extracts ATM
Polyphenols as Gallic Acid in Olive Extracts ATM
Prenylflavonoids in Hops Extracts ATM
Proanthocyanidins in Cranberry Extracts ATM
Protein by Lowry Method Extracts USP
Pterostilbene in Pterocarpus Extracts ATM
Quercetin Content Extracts ATM
Resveratrol Content Extracts ATM
Rosavins and Salidroside in Rhodiola Crude, extracts USP
Rosmarinic Acid in Melissa Leaf Crude, extracts EP
Saponins in Tribulus Crude, extracts ATM
Schisandrins in Schisandra Extracts ATM
Schisandrins in Schisandra Crude USP
Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside (SDG) Lignan in Flax Extracts ATM
Silymarin in Milk Thistle Extracts ATM
Silymarin in Milk Thistle Crude, extracts, finished goods USP
Tapioca Starch Identification in Casava Crude USP
Thymoquinone in Cumin Extracts ATM
Tocopherols Finished goods ATM
Triterpene Derivatives in Gotu Kola Crude, extracts, finished goods USP
Triterpene Glycosides in Bacopa Crude, extracts USP
Triterpenes in Reishi Extracts ATM
Turmerone in Turmeric Extracts ATM
Ursolic and Oleanolic Acid in Holy Basil Extracts ATM
Valerenic Acids in Valerian Crude, extracts EP
Valerenic Acids in Valerian Crude, extracts, finished goods USP
Vanillin in Vanilla Extracts AOAC
Vitexin and Vitexin-2-o-Rhamnoside in Hawthorn Crude, extracts, finished goods ATM
Vitexin in Dong Quai Extracts, finished goods ATM
Withanolides in Ashwagandha Crude, extracts USP
Xanthan Gum Identification Crude USP
Xanthine Alkaloids Content Crude, extracts ATM
Yohimbine HCl in Yohimbe Extracts USP

ATM stands for Alkemist Analytical Test Method. These methods are typically adapted from peer reviewed research
publications such as the Journal of Natural Products and the Journal of Analytical Chemistry. If you have questions
about any of the methods we use at Alkemist Labs, please let us know.
 About Our Natural Product Chemists
Holly E. Johnson, Ph.D., Laboratory Director Kirtal Patel, Analytical Chemist
Dr. Johnson brings 20 years of natural products Kirtal has a BS in Biochemistry from Notre
experience to Alkemist. She has a BS in Botany Dame de Namur University. She is certified
and Environmental Biology from Humboldt in Regulatory Affairs through University of
State University of California, took a Ph.D. in California – San Diego. She is also studying
Pharmacognosy from the University of Illinois – Six Sigma Quality techniques and is currently
Chicago in Dr. Norman Farnsworth’s laboratory, pursuing her yellow belt certification. Kirtal has
and completed a fellowship at the NIH Center 11 years of chemistry and quality experience
for Botanical Dietary Supplements researching in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and dietary
women’s health. She currently serves on the supplement industries.
American Botanical Council Advisory Board
as well as the AOAC Stakeholder Panel on
Dietary Supplements. Her professional
work includes research and instruction in
the Department of Botany at Weber State
University and the University of Hawaii. She
specialized in analytical method development
and consulting for pharmaceutical and dietary
supplements companies while working for
Waters Corporation.

Jameson Lindberg, Analytical Chemist

Jameson has BS in Chemistry and a Masters
of Science in Natural Product Chemistry &
Pharmacognosy from University of the Sciences
in Philadelphia. While at Alkemist, he has
developed and validated a UPLC-MS method
for determination of cannabinoid content in
various complex matrices as presented at the
American Society of Pharmacognosy meeting
in 2015.

Jonathan Crellin, Analytical Chemist Minimize Uncertainty.

Jonathan has five years of analytical experience
at Alkemist Labs and has specialized in method Verify your ingredients.
validation and statistical analysis. He has a BS
in Chemistry and minor in Mathematics from Verify your label claims.
California University – Fullerton.

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