C8267

Corn oil

delivery vehicle for fat-soluble compounds

• Synonym(s): Maize oil
• CAS Number: 8001-30-7
• EC Number: 232-281-2
• MDL number: MFCD00130865
• UNSPSC Code: 12352211
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• biological source: maize
• form: liquid
• color: very faintly yellow to yellow
• density: 0.9 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): life science and biopharma; sample preparation
• functional group: ester
• lipid type: oils
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: room temp

Description

General description

Corn oil, a highly unsaturated vegetable oil extracted from the germ of corn, is a versatile chemical compound extensively used in biochemical research. It can be used as a carrier/delivery vehicle for fat-soluble compounds, including toxins, and as a glidant in excipient research. Corn oil contains high levels of polyunsaturated fats, including omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in a ratio of 2:1. Additionally, when combined with surfactants and gel-forming polymers, it is used in formulation research for developing veterinary vaccines.

Application

Corn oil has been used in research applications as delivery vehicle for fat-soluble compounds including toxins. It is also used in the delivery of tamoxifen (TAM) in mice, curcumin in rats and [3H]retinol in mice.

corn oil has been used in research applications as delivery vehicle for fat-soluble compounds including toxins.

Features and Benefits

• Can be used in Metabolomics, Biochemical and Formulation research
• High-quality compound suitable for multiple research applications

Other Notes

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Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: awg
• Flash Point(F): 489.2 °F - open cup
• Flash Point(C): 254 °C - open cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves