Avocado Oil Unsaponifiable Fraction
CAS: 91770-40-0
Category: Natural Products
| Purity | Cosmetic Grade ≥95% unsaponifiable matter; Pharmaceutical/Nutraceutical Grade according to supplier |
| Molecular Formula | Mixture of unsaponifiable compounds (mainly phytosterols, triterpene alcohols and hydrocarbons) |
| Molecular Weight | Not applicable (complex natural mixture) |
| Appearance | Yellow to amber oily liquid or semi-solid material with characteristic avocado oil odor |
| Packaging | 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg aluminum bottles or HDPE containers; 180 kg drums for industrial applications; nitrogen-filled packaging available for oxidation-sensitive grades |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Odor — Organoleptic evaluation; Identification — GC-MS analysis of sterol and triterpene fractions; Unsaponifiable matter content — Gravimetric method (ISO 18609); Acid value — Titration method (AOCS Cd 3d-63); Peroxide value — Iodometric titration (AOCS Cd 8b-90); Moisture — Karl Fischer titration; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Microbial limits — USP <61>/<62> for applicable grades. |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry place protected from light and oxygen. Keep container tightly closed after opening. Recommended storage temperature is below 25°C. Avoid prolonged exposure to heat, humidity, and air to prevent oxidation of unsaturated components. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Avocado Oil Unsaponifiable Fraction is a natural lipid-derived active ingredient rich in phytosterols, triterpene alcohols, tocopherols and other bioactive compounds. It is widely used in cosmetics, skincare formulations, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceutical research. It is valued for moisturizing, skin-conditioning, anti-aging, and barrier-supporting properties.