8001-21-6

Basic information

• Product Name: SUNFLOWER SEED OIL
• Synonyms: SUNFLOWER (HELIANTHUS ANNUUS) OIL;Organic Sunflower Oil;Florasun 90;Gina;Gina (glyceride);Haioru 75B;Helianthus annuus oil;Sunflower Oil (1 g)
• CAS NO: 8001-21-6
• Molecular Formula: NULL
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 232-273-9
• Product Categories: Biochemicals and Reagents;Lipids;Oils;Cosmetic Ingredients & Chemicals
• Mol File: 8001-21-6.mol

Chemical Properties

• Flash Point: >110℃
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.9 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Refractive Index: n20/D1.475
• Storage Temp.: room temp
• Solubility: Miscible with benzene, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, diethyl ether, and light petroleum; practically insoluble in ethanol (95%) and water.
• CAS DataBase Reference: SUNFLOWER SEED OIL(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: SUNFLOWER SEED OIL(8001-21-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: SUNFLOWER SEED OIL(8001-21-6)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 66
• Safety Statements: 24/25
• F: 8
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8001-21-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Food Industry:
Sunflower Seed Oil is used as an edible oil for its bland flavor, making it suitable for baking, cooking, and frying foods. It is also used as a salad oil and in the production of margarine and shortenings.
Used in Cosmetics Industry:
Sunflower Seed Oil is used as a carrier oil for its skin softening and smoothing properties. Its high linoleic acid content and other essential fatty acids make it beneficial for skin health.
Used in Margarine Production:
The high linoleic variety of Sunflower Seed Oil is used in the production of margarine due to its desirable properties.
Used in Frying Applications:
The high oleic variety of Sunflower Seed Oil is used in frying applications due to its smoke point of 485–490°F (252–254°C).
Used in Soap Making:
Sunflower Seed Oil is used in the production of soap, contributing to its moisturizing and cleansing properties.
Used as a Dietary Supplement:
Sunflower Seed Oil is used as a dietary supplement due to its high essential fatty acid content, providing health benefits when consumed.

Production Methods

Sunflower oil is obtained from the fruits and seeds (achenes) of the sunflower, Helianthus annus (Compositae), by mechanical means or by extraction.

Pharmaceutical Applications

Sunflower oil is widely used as an edible oil, primarily in oleomargarine. It is also used extensively in cosmetics and pharmaceutical formulations. Therapeutically, sunflower oil is used to provide energy and essential fatty acids for parenteral nutrition. Studies have shown that sunflower oil may be used in intramuscular injections without inducing tissue damage.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Sunflower seed oil is one of the most used vegetable oils in human nutrition. Oilseed crop sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is also used for biodiesel production. Sunflower oil is used as an emollient in cosmetics, and it serves as an effective phenolic antioxidant. Phytosterols in sunflower oil help in regulating the cholesterol levels in the body. Therefore, sunflower oil may be used to treat pathological conditions such as like acne, arthritis, and hair damage.

Safety

Sunflower oil is widely used in food products and on its own as an edible oil. It is also used extensively in cosmetics and topical pharmaceutical formulations, and is generally regarded as a relatively nontoxic and nonirritant material.

storage

Sunflower oil should be stored in an airtight, well-filled container, protected from light. Stability may be improved by the addition of an antioxidant such as butylated hydroxytoluene.

Incompatibilities

The oxidative stability of sunflower oil is reduced in the presence of iron oxides and zinc oxide. Sunflower oil forms a ‘skin’ after being exposed to air for 2–3 weeks.

Regulatory Status

GRAS listed. Included in nonparenteral medicines licensed in the UK.