Marigold Botanical Reference Material

Q: Can this BRM detect adulteration with Tagetes marigold or other flowers?

Yes. Comparing a test sample's HPTLC profile against this Calendula officinalis reference material can help distinguish genuine Pot Marigold from Tagetes species (a different genus also sold as “marigold”), other yellow/orange composite flowers, or artificially dyed petals.

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BioTrace Labs' Marigold Botanical Reference Material is a certified Calendula officinalis botanical reference material, developed for HPTLC fingerprinting, phytochemical authentication, and herbal quality-control testing. Each Calendula officinalis flower reference material batch is botanically verified and profiled to confirm its faradiol ester and flavonoid composition, giving analytical laboratories, cosmetic and herbal manufacturers, and researchers a dependable marigold HPTLC reference material for identity confirmation and comparative phytochemical analysis. As a trusted marigold reference material supplier, BioTrace Labs supplies laboratories and manufacturers across the USA, giving them confidence in the authenticity and traceability of every batch they buy.

SKU: BL86271

Category: Botanical Reference Material (BRM)

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Description

Parameter	Details
Botanical Name	Calendula officinalis
Other Names	Marigold, Pot Marigold, Calendula
Plant Part Used	Flower (ligulate florets)
Family	Asteraceae (Compositae)
Chemical Constituents	Faradiol monoesters (triterpene esters), quercetin and isorhamnetin glycosides
Use	HPTLC, herbal standardization, phytochemical fingerprinting, botanical authentication
Product Form	Whole Dry / Powdered (at 5% extra cost)
Type	Botanical Reference Material (BRM) / Testing purpose
Reference Type	Voucher-grade botanical reference material

Why Use Marigold Botanical Reference Material?

Marigold (Calendula officinalis) is widely used in cosmetic, skincare, and herbal-product testing. A characterized botanical reference material provides laboratories with a defined plant material for comparison during identity testing, chromatographic fingerprinting, and raw-material quality assessment.

BioTrace Labs' Marigold Botanical Reference Material is intended for analytical and research applications including HPTLC profiling, botanical authentication, phytochemical comparison, and herbal raw-material standardization.

HPTLC Analysis Profile

HPTLC compliant, using an optimized marigold HPTLC fingerprint method
Detection under UV 254 nm / 366 nm, plus derivatization
Produces a reproducible faradiol ester and flavonoid fingerprint for identity confirmation

Applications

Cosmetic and herbal raw-material standardization, and marigold botanical authentication
Quality control laboratories running comparative phytochemical analysis
Academic and industrial research using Calendula officinalis BRM
Detecting adulteration or substitution with Tagetes species (a different genus also called “marigold”), other yellow/orange composite flowers, or artificially dyed petals sold as genuine calendula

Documentation Provided

Certificate of Analysis (CoA) provided on request, downloadable via the “Download CoA” button or by using “Ask a Question.”

Packaging & Storage

Packed in airtight, light-resistant containers
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and humidity to preserve faradiol ester and flavonoid content

Disclaimer

For analytical and research purposes only. Not intended for direct consumption.

Frequently asked questions

What is Marigold Botanical Reference Material?

Marigold Botanical Reference Material is a certified Calendula officinalis reference material used to confirm identity and authenticity through HPTLC fingerprinting and phytochemical comparison.

What is a marigold HPTLC fingerprint used for?

A marigold HPTLC fingerprint is a chromatographic profile of faradiol monoesters and flavonoids used to confirm that a raw material is genuine Calendula officinalis and free from substitution.

How does this BRM support botanical authentication of marigold?

It provides a verified comparison standard against which an unknown marigold sample's HPTLC or phytochemical profile can be matched, confirming species identity and detecting mislabeling.

What are the key phytochemical markers in this Calendula officinalis reference material?

The primary markers are faradiol monoesters (triterpene esters), along with quercetin and isorhamnetin glycosides, which together form marigold's characteristic fingerprint.

Can this BRM detect adulteration with Tagetes marigold or other flowers?

Yes. Comparing a test sample's HPTLC profile against this Calendula officinalis reference material can help distinguish genuine Pot Marigold from Tagetes species (a different genus also sold as “marigold”), other yellow/orange composite flowers, or artificially dyed petals.

Is this BRM available in bulk from a supplier?

Yes, BioTrace Labs is a marigold reference material supplier offering both standard 5g/10g packs and bulk quantities, contact us via “Ask a Question” for bulk or custom orders.

Does this BRM come with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA)?

Yes, a Certificate of Analysis confirming the HPTLC fingerprint and identity of each batch is available on request via the Download CoA option.

How should this BRM be stored to preserve its active markers?

Store it in a cool, dry place inside its original airtight, light-resistant packaging, away from direct light and humidity, to preserve its faradiol ester and flavonoid content.

Do you ship Marigold Botanical Reference Material within the USA?

Yes. BioTrace Labs is a US-based supplier of Marigold Botanical Reference Material, so US laboratories and manufacturers can order without the customs delays or import paperwork that come with overseas suppliers.