Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt (PQQ)

Ureda Naturals is a Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt manufacturer supplying fermentation-derived powder with an assay above 98%. Available in dark fine, light coarse and light fine grades for capsules, tablets, solid beverages, energy drinks, sports drinks and electrolyte formulations.

Información adicional

Product Name

Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt

CAS

122628-50-6

Form

Powder

Assay

>98%

Grade

PQQ I, PQQ II, PQQ III

Ureda Naturals is a Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt manufacturer supplying fermentation-derived Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt powder with an assay above 98%. The product is available in three grades: PQQ I dark fine powder, PQQ II light coarse powder and PQQ III light fine powder.

These grades are designed for different powder-handling and formulation requirements. Selection should consider particle size, color, blending behavior, feeding performance, reconstitution and finished-product appearance—not assay alone.

Product Identity

Item Specification
Product name Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt
CAS No. 122628-50-6
Molecular formula C14H4N2Na2O8
Molecular weight 374.17 g/mol
Source Fermentation-derived
Physical form Powder
Assay >98%
Available grades PQQ I, PQQ II and PQQ III

Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt Grade Options

Grade Appearance Particle form Formulation focus
PQQ I Dark-colored powder Fine Capsules, tablets and fine premixes
PQQ II Light-colored powder Coarse Solid beverages, sachets and continuous feeding
PQQ III Light-colored powder Fine Fine powders and formulations with lighter appearance requirements

PQQ I: Dark Fine Powder

PQQ I is suitable when fine particle distribution and low-dose blending are important. For capsule, tablet and fine premix applications, the main development checks are agglomeration, static charge, segregation and content variation between sampling points.

PQQ II: Light Coarse Powder

PQQ II is suitable when feeding stability, dust control and continuous transfer are important. The coarse particle form can support easier handling, while particle-size compatibility with other premix ingredients should be reviewed to control segregation.

PQQ III: Light Fine Powder

PQQ III combines a lighter appearance with a fine powder form. It is suitable for formulations that require fine dispersion while placing greater emphasis on the visual appearance of the finished product.

Color, Assay and Particle Size

The color of Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt does not directly determine assay or purity. Dark and light grades can meet the same assay requirement, so color should be assessed separately from chemical identity and quality testing.

For capsules, tablets, solid beverages and clear or lightly colored liquid systems, the selected grade should be tested directly in the target formulation. Powder appearance alone cannot predict the final product color.

Particle size affects flow, dust, agglomeration, segregation, wetting and blend uniformity. Fine powder can support finer dispersion, while coarse powder can improve handling and feeding performance.

Fermentation-Derived Production

Ureda Naturals Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt is produced through a fermentation-derived route followed by purification, disodium-salt formation, drying, milling and particle-size processing.

Production factor Formulation relevance
Fermentation and purification Related substances, identity and batch consistency
Disodium-salt formation Molecular basis and water-phase behavior
Drying Moisture, caking and storage performance
Milling and sieving Flow, dust, dispersion and blend uniformity
Moisture- and light-barrier packaging Protection during storage and transport

Disodium Salt and Free-Acid Conversion

Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt and Pyrroloquinoline Quinone free acid use different molecular-weight bases.

Form Molecular formula Molecular weight
Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt C14H4N2Na2O8 374.17
Pyrroloquinoline Quinone free acid C14H6N2O8 330.21
  • 1 g Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt is approximately equivalent to 0.882 g of free-acid equivalent.
  • Material with a 98% assay corresponds to approximately 0.865 g of free-acid equivalent per gram.
  • 98% disodium salt should not be treated as equivalent to 98% free acid.

Matching the Grade to the Finished Product

Finished product Starting grade Main process focus Key evaluation points
Capsules PQQ I or PQQ III Premixing, segregation and filling Content uniformity, fill-weight variation and capsule appearance
Tablets PQQ I or PQQ III Powder flow, mixing and compression Tablet weight, hardness, color distribution and assay uniformity
Solid beverages PQQ II or PQQ III Wetting, dispersion and dust control Reconstitution time, caking, sediment and color
Powder sachets PQQ II or PQQ III Continuous feeding and filling Dosage accuracy, powder loss and blend uniformity
Energy and sports drinks Grade selected by water-phase testing pH, acid system, heat and light exposure Initial color, precipitation and assay retention
Oral liquids Grade selected by liquid-system testing Addition order, homogenization and storage Clarity, sediment, color change and assay retention

Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt for Beverages

Initial dispersion does not prove stability throughout beverage processing and storage. The final result depends on the interaction between Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt and the complete liquid system.

  • pH and total acidity;
  • ascorbic acid and organic acids;
  • minerals and metal ions;
  • order of addition;
  • mixing and homogenization;
  • heat-treatment temperature and holding time;
  • light and oxygen exposure;
  • packaging transparency and barrier properties.

Acidic beverage systems may show color change, precipitation or assay variation even when the beverage appears uniform immediately after mixing. Increasing mixing intensity alone cannot replace complete formulation and storage evaluation.

Quality Specification

Test item Specification
Appearance Dark-colored or light-colored powder according to grade
Identification Conforms by HPLC and IR
Assay, dry basis >98%
Moisture ≤12%
Particle size Fine-powder reference: ≥99% through 20 mesh; coarse grade follows the selected grade specification
Ash ≤1.0%
Residual ethanol ≤0.5%
Total heavy metals ≤10 ppm
Lead ≤0.5 ppm
Arsenic ≤1.0 ppm
Cadmium ≤1.0 ppm
Mercury ≤0.1 ppm
Total plate count ≤1,000 CFU/g
Yeast and mold ≤100 CFU/g
Escherichia coli Not detected
Salmonella Not detected

Assay confirms chemical content. Moisture and packaging affect storage performance, particle size affects powder handling and blending, while microbiological and elemental-impurity testing supports finished-product quality control.

Packaging, Storage and Quality Documentation

MOQ

Minimum order quantity: 1 kg.

Packaging

  • 1 kg, 5 kg or 10 kg bags;
  • 5 kg, 10 kg or 25 kg paper drums;
  • inner PE bag;
  • outer aluminum-foil bag;
  • paper drum or carton as the outer package.

Storage

Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from strong light at room temperature. Reseal the package promptly after opening to reduce moisture, air and light exposure.

powder packed in 10 kg, 5 kg and 1 kg bags

Available Documentation

  • COA;
  • TDS;
  • SDS;
  • GMP;
  • FSSC 22000;
  • ISO 9001;
  • HACCP;
  • Halal;
  • Kosher;
  • FDA/GRAS-related regulatory documentation;
  • heavy-metal, microbiological and residue-control documents.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between PQQ I, PQQ II and PQQ III?

PQQ I is a dark fine powder, PQQ II is a light coarse powder and PQQ III is a light fine powder. All three grades have an assay above 98%, but they are selected for different powder-handling and finished-product requirements.

Does the color of Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt indicate its purity?

No. Color should be evaluated separately from assay, identification, related substances and impurity testing. The correct grade depends on the finished-product appearance and processing requirements.

Why does particle size matter when the assay is the same?

Particle size affects flow, dust, agglomeration, segregation and blend uniformity. Fine powder supports finer dispersion, while coarse powder may improve feeding and handling performance.

Can the disodium salt be calculated directly as Pyrroloquinoline Quinone free acid?

No. The two forms have different molecular weights. One gram of Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt corresponds to approximately 0.882 g of free-acid equivalent before assay adjustment.

Is Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt suitable for acidic beverages?

It can be evaluated for acidic beverage formulations, but pH, organic acids, minerals, metal ions, heat treatment, light and storage must be assessed together. Initial dispersion does not prove long-term beverage stability.

Why can a beverage become darker or develop sediment during storage?

Changes in pH, temperature, light exposure, oxygen exposure and ingredient interactions can alter the liquid system during storage. Color and sediment should be checked before processing, after processing and during storage.

Which quality parameters should be reviewed besides assay?

Quality review should include identification, moisture, particle size, ash, residual ethanol, heavy metals, total plate count, yeast and mold, Escherichia coli and Salmonella. Beverage applications should also include color, clarity, sediment and assay-retention checks.

Which grade is suitable for capsules, tablets or solid beverages?

PQQ I and PQQ III are suitable starting grades for fine powder premixes, capsules and tablets. PQQ II and PQQ III can be evaluated for solid beverages and sachets where feeding, dust control and reconstitution are important.

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