Description
Overview
Argania spinosa oil is a non-volatile plant lipid extracted from argan tree kernels. Rich in oleic and linoleic acid esters. CAS No: 8001-24-9. Form: Viscous, clear to golden liquid. Purity: ≥99% by gas chromatography and thin-layer chromatography. Molar mass: Average ~870 g/mol. Density: 0.915 g/mL at 20°C. Refractive index: 1.468. Supplied as two 100ml amber glass bottles. No preservatives, ethanol, or synthetic carriers. Intended for laboratory evaluation and industrial R&D.
Applications
Used in emulsion stability testing with non-ionic surfactants. Applied in antioxidant efficacy studies against lipid peroxidation. Employed in transdermal patch formulation research. Suitable for viscosity and rheology profiling. Utilized in UV degradation experiments for natural oils. Supports compatibility testing with silicone and polymer matrices. Used in saponification kinetics analysis. Ideal for calibration in fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) GC runs.
Specifications
Appearance: Golden yellow liquid. Odor: Faint, nut-like. Solubility: Insoluble in water; miscible with ethanol, ether, chloroform. Acid value: ≤2.5 mg KOH/g. Peroxide value: ≤4 meq/kg. Iodine value: 85–92. Storage: Protect from light, heat, and air. Keep sealed under inert gas if possible. Shelf life: 24 months unopened. Compatible with HDPE, PP, and glass. Avoid copper and iron contaminants.
Safety
GHS08: Health hazard. H315: Causes skin irritation. H317: May cause allergic reaction. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. P261: Avoid breathing mist. P280: Wear protective gloves. P302+P352: Wash skin after contact. Use in ventilated area. Not for human consumption. For laboratory and technical use only.
FAQ
Can this oil be used in emulsion studies?
Yes. Its stable lipid profile supports reproducible emulsion testing.
Is it suitable for GC-FID calibration?
Yes. Ideal for FAME-GC analysis of unsaturated fatty acids.
How to prevent oxidation during experiments?
Use nitrogen sparging and store samples in sealed vials under argon.
What is the viscosity at 25°C?
Average kinematic viscosity is 32–35 cSt at 25°C.
Can it be mixed with ethanol for extractions?
Yes. Fully miscible; commonly used in solvent partitioning studies.
References
PubChem – Argan Oil | Wikipedia – Argan Oil | ECHA | Full SDS accessible through HarutyunyanEN support.
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