Description

Peanut Oil is a clear to pale yellow, fixed vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of *Arachis hypogaea*. It is a versatile and stable lipid source prized for its mild flavor and high smoke point. This product is essential for manufacturers in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries seeking a reliable, high-quality natural oil. Peanut Oil CAS NO 8002-03-7 is supplied to meet the stringent requirements of global industrial applications.

Application

• Food Manufacturing: As a premium cooking and frying oil, salad oil base, and ingredient in margarines, shortenings, and confectionery products.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Used as an emollient and conditioning agent in lotions, creams, soaps, lip balms, and hair care formulations.
• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical: Serves as a carrier oil for lipid-soluble active ingredients in softgel capsules and topical preparations.
• Dietary Supplements: A source of monounsaturated fats (oleic acid) and vitamin E in nutritional supplements.
• Industrial Applications: Utilized as a lubricant, a release agent, and a component in biodiesel production and paint formulations.
• Animal Feed: Incorporated as a high-energy fat source in specialized livestock and poultry feed.

Basic Information

Product Name	Peanut Oil
CAS No.	8002-03-7
Molecular Formula	N/A (Complex mixture of triglycerides)
Molecular Weight	N/A
Synonyms	Arachis Oil; Groundnut Oil; Katchung Oil; Monkey Nut Oil; Arachis hypogaea oil; Earthnut Oil; Oleum Arachidis; FEMA No. 3047
EINECS	232-296-4

Quality Control

Our Peanut Oil is produced and tested to meet high-purity standards suitable for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications. Quality is assured through a battery of analytical tests including fatty acid profile, peroxide value, free fatty acids, and moisture content. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every batch, confirming compliance with relevant specifications such as FCC, USP/NF, or customized requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). Due to its nature of being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term bulk storage to maintain freshness and prevent rancidity. Keep away from heat and ignition sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, mild nutty
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Acid Value	≤ 0.6 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	≤ 10.0 meq/kg
Iodine Value	84 - 100
Saponification Value	185 - 195 mg KOH/g
Unsaponifiable Matter	≤ 1.5%
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.1%
Fatty Acid Composition (GC)	Conforms to typical profile

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