Tongkat Ali
Eurycoma longifolia
Standardised root extract characterised on eurycomanone. Supplied at scale to ingredient distributors and supplement manufacturers worldwide.
STANDARD
STANDARD
US STD
LIFE
Botanical reference
Eurycoma longifolia.
- Family
- Simaroubaceae
- Plant part
- Root
- Origin
- Indonesia · Thailand
Overview
Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia Jack) is a flowering plant native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. Motark sources Tongkat Ali roots through long-term grower and cooperative relationships in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, and Southern Thailand.
Extraction is performed in GMP-aligned facilities through hydroalcoholic and hot-water processes, with eurycomanone characterised by HPLC against a reference standard. Standard specifications start at ≥ 2.0% w/w eurycomanone, with ≥ 4.0% and ≥ 10% specifications available on request.
Traditional use
Tongkat Ali root has a long history of use in traditional Southeast Asian preparations. The root is bitter and is traditionally prepared as a water decoction.
Motark's compound monograph documents the traditional context as cultural background only. No therapeutic claims are made and no dosage guidance is provided through this site — these are matters for licensed practitioners and the regulatory frameworks of the markets in which finished products are sold.
Modern research
The principal characterised constituents of Eurycoma longifolia include the quassinoid eurycomanone, related quassinoids, and a class of glycosaponins. Eurycomanone is the conventional standardisation marker; Motark's release specification is ≥ 2.0% w/w by HPLC.
Published peer-reviewed work on Eurycoma longifolia spans phytochemistry, analytical method development, and clinical pharmacokinetics. Citations available on request from the team.
Specifications
Release spec.
Standard commercial specification below. Higher-spec tiers and custom standardisations available against the formulation brief.
- Botanical name
- Eurycoma longifolia Jack
- Family
- Simaroubaceae
- Plant part
- Root
- Extraction solvent
- Water / hydroalcoholic (50% EtOH)
- Extraction ratio (DER)
- 100:1 standard; 200:1 on request
- Standardisation marker
- Eurycomanone (HPLC, UV 240 nm)
- Specification
- ≥ 2.0% w/w eurycomanone (≥ 4.0%, ≥ 10% available)
- Appearance
- Fine brown powder
- Particle size
- 80 mesh (US standard)
- Loss on drying
- ≤ 5.0%
- Heavy metals
- Pb < 0.5 ppm · As < 1.0 ppm · Cd < 0.3 ppm · Hg < 0.1 ppm
- Microbial
- TPC < 1,000 CFU/g · Y&M < 100 CFU/g · E. coli absent in 1 g
- Pesticide residues
- Compliant with USP <565>, EU MRLs
Markers and supply
Active markers and packaging.
Active markers
Eurycomanone
≥ 2.0% w/w (≥ 4.0%, ≥ 10% available)
Method: HPLC, UV 240 nm
Total quassinoids
≥ 1.0% (≥ 5.0% available)
Method: UV-Vis
Glycosaponins
≥ 25% (≥ 40% available)
Method: Gravimetric
Packaging
- Bulk powder
- 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg fibre drums (food-grade liner, vacuum-sealed)
- Custom packaging
- Available on request for OEM partners
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed and protected from moisture.
Shelf life: 36 months from date of manufacture when stored sealed under specified conditions
EurycomanoneStructure & references
Eurycomanone.
The release marker for Tongkat Ali is Eurycomanone, quantified by hplc, uv 240 nm against a reference standard at a specification of ≥ 2.0% w/w.
PubChem record
CID 13936691Structural data, IUPAC name, SMILES, and physicochemical properties mirrored from the canonical record at the US National Library of Medicine.
Regulatory status
Status by market.
Regulatory framework summary for the markets covered as standard. Additional jurisdictions and custom dossier work routed through the regulatory team.
Applications
Common uses.
- Capsule, tablet, and powder supplement formulations
- Men's health, testosterone-support, and adaptogen blends
- Coffee and instant-beverage blends (a major SE Asia category)
- Pre-workout and sports-nutrition formulations
- Custom-spec extract supply for OEM and contract manufacturers
Documentation pack
Standard deliverables.
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) — per batch, retained 7 yearsPer batch
- Specification sheetPer batch
- Heavy metals reportPer batch
- Pesticide residue reportPer batch
- Microbial testing reportPer batch
- Stability dataPer batch
- Country of origin certificatePer batch
- Material Safety Data SheetPer batch
- GMP attestationPer batch
- Regulatory dossier — available on request, verified counterparties onlyPer batch
For procurement and formulation
Sample, quote, or full dossier.
Request a representative sample with the standard intake pack, pricing for your specified spec tier and annual volume, or the full regulatory dossier on request from the team.
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