Description

Olive Oil is a natural, fixed oil obtained from the fruit of the olive tree (*Olea europaea*). This versatile lipid is prized for its unique fatty acid profile, rich in monounsaturated oleic acid, and its content of natural antioxidants. It serves as a critical ingredient and functional component across the food, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries, where its purity, stability, and provenance are paramount.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: As a premium edible oil for cooking, dressings, and marinades; a natural flavor carrier and texturizer.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: A key source of healthy fats and bioactive compounds like polyphenols and squalene in softgel capsules and health formulations.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: A highly valued emollient and moisturizing agent in creams, lotions, soaps, hair conditioners, and massage oils.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as an excipient (vehicle) in topical ointments, liniments, and as a solvent for intramuscular injections.
• Industrial Applications: As a base for specialty lubricants, release agents, and in the formulation of high-end soaps.
• Laboratory & Research: Used as a reference standard, a lipid source in cell culture media, and in biochemical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Olive Oil
CAS No.	8001-25-0
Molecular Formula	N/A (Complex mixture of triglycerides, primarily oleic acid glycerides)
Molecular Weight	N/A
Synonyms	Sweet Oil; Olea europaea fruit oil; Aceite de oliva; Huile d'olive; Olivenöl; Lucca oil; Olive oil, refined; Olive oil, virgin; Glycerol trioleate (major component); Oleic acid triglyceride.
EINECS	232-277-0

Quality Control

Our Olive Oil is sourced and processed to meet stringent quality standards suitable for its target applications. Quality is assured through comprehensive analytical testing, which may include parameters for acidity, peroxide value, fatty acid profile, and UV absorbance. We provide full traceability and support our products with Certificates of Analysis (COA) to verify compliance with relevant specifications, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and USP-NF (United States Pharmacopeia) monographs where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, heat, or light should be avoided to maintain stability and prevent rancidity. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (nitrogen blanket).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to greenish-yellow oily liquid
Odor	Characteristic of olive oil
Acid Value	Contact for details
Peroxide Value	Contact for details
Fatty Acid Composition (Oleic Acid)	Contact for details
Relative Density (20°C)	Contact for details
Refractive Index (20°C)	Contact for details
Unsaponifiable Matter	Contact for details

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