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Sesame oil

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• CAS Number: 8008-74-0
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• MDL number: MFCD00132243

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: sesame oil
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• density: 0.9 g/mL at 25 °C
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat

Description

General description

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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

Used in research applications as delivery vehicle for fat-soluble compounds including steroidal hormones and toxins. Sesame oil has antioxidant properties and was shown to protect against lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated oxidative stress in animal models.

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk: awg
• flash_point_f: 491.0 °F
• flash_point_c: 255 °C