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Olive oil

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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About This Item

CAS Number:
8001-25-0
MDL number:
MFCD00131764
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

olive oil

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Olive oil USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

The health benefits of olive oil result from its higher proportion of monounsaturated fats, as well as its antioxidant constituents: hydroxytyrosol, oleuropein and oleocanthal.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

awg

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

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