Quantitative Sceletium Testing
Sceletium Alkaloids
Scientific-name context: Sceletium tortuosum (currently accepted as Mesembryanthemum tortuosum)
Sceletium Alkaloids covers 4 analytes with individual quantitative results for most raw materials, intermediate ingredients, and finished products.
Standard analysis uses UHPLC-DAD. MS or MS/MS analysis is available for an additional charge when ultra-low detection limits are needed.
Ordering reference: Test Code 103
Defined Coverage
One defined quantitative profile
The laboratory will confirm the matrix, reporting basis, sample requirements, timing, and price before testing begins.
4 analytes
Sceletium Alkaloids
One quantitative panel covering four named Sceletium alkaloids.
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Four Sceletium alkaloids
Every alkaloid below is individually and quantitatively reported.
- 01Mesembrine
- 02Mesembrenone
- 03Delta-7-mesembrenone
- 04Mesembranol
Profile Rationale
Why these four Sceletium alkaloids?
These four compounds were selected because suitable validated quantitative reference materials support individual reporting. Mesembrine is commonly a dominant alkaloid in Sceletium tortuosum materials, but plant chemotype, growing conditions, and processing can change the relative pattern, which is why each result is reported separately.
An ingredient amount is not the same as its named alkaloid content: a claim of 100 mg of Sceletium extract, for example, does not mean 100 mg of Sceletium alkaloids. When the starting extract concentration is known, the customer can compare the measured results with the expected active-constituent content. Additional alkaloids may be considered as suitable quantitative reference standards become available.
Method & Reporting
Quantitative results in the reporting basis you need
Standard analysis
The in-house validated method runs standard on UHPLC-DAD. Every analyte listed in the profile is quantitatively reported.
Optional sensitivity
MS or MS/MS analysis is available for an additional charge when a project requires ultra-low detection limits. Confirm feasibility and pricing before submission.
Reporting units
The default unit is w/w%. Results may also be reported as mg/g, mg/mL, or mg/unit when the submission supports the requested basis.
Matrices & Sample Quantity
Raw materials through finished products
Most raw materials, intermediate ingredients, and finished products are supported. Matrix-specific preparation, feasibility, reporting basis, and accreditation needs are confirmed during intake. Call or email the laboratory before submitting less than 2 grams.
Mass-basis reporting
For samples under 2 grams, contact the laboratory before shipping so feasibility can be confirmed.
mg/mL reporting
Send at least 5 mL when results are requested on a volume basis.
mg/unit reporting
Send at least 5 individual units or servings when results are requested per unit.
Turnaround
Five business days standard
Expedited turnaround as fast as 12 hours may be available for an additional fee. Call or email the laboratory for feasibility and the detailed expedite fee schedule.
Have a time-sensitive project?
Include the matrix, sample count, requested reporting units, and deadline so the laboratory can evaluate the fastest available schedule.
Quality Context
Validated in-house
The method is validated in-house. Cora Science is accredited in the field of testing to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. (PJLA), Accreditation #116374.
Accreditation applies only to activities listed in the laboratory's current accreditation scope; not every service or matrix is necessarily within scope. State any project-specific accreditation requirement during quote review.
Review quality and accreditation informationMarket & Specification Context
Define the alkaloid specification before submission
Share the material type, target market, label claim, and specification language so the quantitative results can be reviewed in the correct context.
Specification language
Identify whether limits apply to one named alkaloid, several individual alkaloids, a combined result, or another separately defined calculation.
Extract amount and alkaloid content
Provide the extract standardization and label-claim basis when available. The test measures the four named alkaloids; it does not treat the total mass of an extract ingredient as alkaloid content.
Analytical scope
This quantitative composition profile is not a substitute for botanical identity or authenticity work and does not certify product compliance. Include the intended market and requested reporting basis during intake.
FAQ
Planning a submission
What does Sceletium Alkaloids report?
Sceletium Alkaloids covers the 4 analytes listed on this page with quantitative reporting. Share any project-specific specification or reporting convention during quote review.
What matrices can be submitted?
Most raw materials, intermediate ingredients, and finished products are supported. Unusual formats, samples below two grams, and matrix-specific reporting or accreditation requests should be discussed with the laboratory before submission.
What reporting units are available?
The default is weight by weight percent (w/w%). Reporting may also be requested as mg/g, mg/mL, or mg/unit when the submission supports the requested basis.
How quickly are results available?
Standard turnaround is five business days. Expedited turnaround as fast as 12 hours may be available for an additional fee after the laboratory confirms feasibility.
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