8006-95-9

Basic information

• Product Name: WHEAT GERM OIL
• Synonyms: WHEAT GERM EXTRACT;WHEAT GERM OIL;Triticumvulgareoleum,refined;Wheatgermoilrefined
• CAS NO: 8006-95-9
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Mol File: 8006-95-9.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.93 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• CAS DataBase Reference: WHEAT GERM OIL(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: WHEAT GERM OIL(8006-95-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: WHEAT GERM OIL(8006-95-9)

Safety Data

• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: RJ3725000
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8006-95-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Different sources of media describe the Uses of 8006-95-9 differently. You can refer to the following data:
1. wheat germ oil (unsaponifiable) acts as a hormone-like cellular messenger. Studies indicate that this activity can stimulate the fibroblast to produce collagen, elastin, proteoglycans, and structural glycoproteins.
2. wheat germ oil is an emollient, it helps improve the feel and texture of the skin. The therapeutic benefits associated with wheat germ oil include anti-oxidant and free-radical scavenging properties, given its vitamin e content, as well as regenerating activity. Additional constituents include vitamins A, B, and D, and lecithin. It is cited as appropriate for use in anti-aging products, as well as for dry skin, sunburned skin, eczema, and on stretch marks. The oil is obtained by the expression or extraction of wheat germ.
3. wheat germ extract is used in cosmetics because of its high vitamin e content. This extract is obtained from the wheat kernel embryo separated in milling.