P2144

Peanut oil

delivery vehicle for lipophilic compounds

• Synonym(s): Arachis Oil
• CAS Number: 8002-03-7
• EC Number: 232-296-4
• MDL number: MFCD00131805
• UNSPSC Code: 12352211
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• 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