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Peanut oil

delivery vehicle for lipophilic compounds

Synonym(s):

Arachis Oil

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CAS Number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.25

biological source

peanut oil

form

liquid

composition

Unsaturated fatty acids, ~80%

density

0.91 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

oleic acid

lipid type

oils

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

room temp

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General description

Peanut oil is extracted from Arachis hypogaea L, is a source of edible oil in the tropical region. Peanut oil has high concentration of oleic and linoleic acid. It has many industrial applications like soap, cosmetics etc.

Application

Non-polar solvent, largely consisiting of long-chain glycerides of fatty acids, used for the delivery of lipophilic compounds.
Peanut oil has been used in the preparation of tamoxifen stock solution. It has also been used for dissolving the pesticide and fungicide compounds for in vivo study.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

awg

Flash Point(F)

228.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

109 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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