Description

Murumuru Butter (Astrocaryum Murumuru Butter) is a natural vegetable fat extracted from the nuts of the Astrocaryum murumuru palm, native to the Amazon rainforest. This unique butter is prized for its exceptional emollient and occlusive properties, offering superior skin conditioning and moisture retention. It is a key ingredient for manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries seeking high-performance, natural lipid components.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: As a rich emollient in creams, lotions, body butters, lip balms, and hair conditioners.
• Skin Care Products: For its moisturizing, softening, and protective barrier properties in anti-aging and restorative treatments.
• Hair Care Products: To add shine, manageability, and deep conditioning in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks.
• Soap Making: As a hard, stable fat that contributes to a creamy, long-lasting lather in specialty soaps.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: As a non-irritating base or excipient in ointments, salves, and dermal delivery systems.
• Natural & Organic Product Lines: A preferred ingredient for formulations requiring plant-derived, sustainable raw materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Murumuru Butter (Astrocaryum Murumuru Butter)
CAS No.	356065-49-1
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture of triglycerides
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural fat blend)
Synonyms	Murumuru Butter; Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter; Murumuru Fat; Astrocaryum murumuru; Murumuru Kernel Fat; Vegetable Butter (Murumuru); Murumuru Nut Butter; Murumuru Oil (solid fraction)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Murumuru Butter is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure consistency and purity. It is suitable for use in applications requiring natural ingredients. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing parameters such as fatty acid profile, melting point, and purity are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). Avoid exposure to excessive heat and moisture to prevent rancidity and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow solid
Odor	Characteristic, mild
Melting Point	30 - 36 °C
Acid Value	< 4.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	< 10.0 meq/kg
Saponification Value	240 - 260 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	30 - 50 g I₂/100g
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.