Safflower oil, Carthamus tinctorius, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Safflower oil, Carthamus tinctorius, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Safflower oil, Carthamus tinctorius, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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500 mL
Catalog number J63982.K2
also known as J63982-K2
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Safflower oil, Carthamus tinctorius, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberJ63982.K2
Price (USD)/ Each
44.65
Online exclusive
49.10 
Save 4.45 (9%)
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Add to cart
Chemical Identifiers
CAS8001-23-8
SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (unspecified)Peroxide value:
Assay (special)Free Fatty Acid: ≤2.5 mL of 0.020N NaOH (Conforms)
Specific Gravity0.91-0.93
Appearance (Color)Pale yellow to yellow
Assay (unspecified)Iodine value: 135 to 150
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Safflower oil is used for preventing heart disease, including hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and stroke. It is also used to treat fever, tumors, coughs, breathing problems, clotting conditions, pain, heart disease, chest pain and traumatic injuries. In cosmetics and personal care products, it is used in the formulation of topical skin care lotions, moisturizers and bath products.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Insoluble in cold water and hot water.

Notes
Supplied as a raw oil without preservative
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. S.H.Wong; P.J.Nestel; R.P.Trimble; G.B.Stoker; R.J.Illman; D.L.Topping. The adaptive effects of dietary fish and safflower oil on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism in perfused rat liver. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Lipids and Lipid Metabolism. 1984, 792,(2), 103-109.
  2. J.A.Bell; J.M.Griinari; J.J.Kennelly. Effect of safflower oil, flaxseed oil, monensin, and vitamin E on concentration of conjugated linoleic acid in bovine milk fat. Journal of Dairy Science. 2006, 89,(2), 733-748.