Description

Cocoa Butter CAS NO 8002-31-1 is a natural, edible vegetable fat extracted from cocoa beans (*Theobroma cacao*). This unique fat is prized for its stable crystalline structure, smooth texture, and characteristic melting point near body temperature. It serves as a critical functional ingredient and base material across the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, where consistent quality and purity are paramount for product performance and safety.

Application

• Confectionery & Food Manufacturing: The primary application is as the defining fat in high-quality chocolate and compound coatings, providing the characteristic snap, mouthfeel, and gloss.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Widely used as an emollient and moisturizing agent in premium lip balms, body butters, lotions, soaps, and hair conditioners for its skin-softening properties.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed as a suppository base and an occlusive agent in topical ointments and creams due to its non-irritating nature and controlled melting behavior.
• Aromatherapy & Candle Making: Serves as a natural, slow-burning base for massage candles and solid perfume formulations.
• Specialty Lubricants: Used in niche applications requiring a food-grade or skin-safe lubricant.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cocoa Butter
CAS No.	8002-31-1
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture of triglycerides
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural fat mixture)
Synonyms	Theobroma Oil; Cacao Butter; Cocoa Fat; Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter; Oleum Cacao; Cocoa Butter Substitute (when deodorized/hardened); Food Grade Cocoa Butter; Cosmetic Grade Cocoa Butter; USP Cocoa Butter
EINECS	232-296-4

Quality Control

Our Cocoa Butter is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards appropriate for its intended use, including Food Grade (FCC) and USP/NF specifications where applicable. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing for key parameters such as fatty acid profile, melting point, peroxide value, and free fatty acid content. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Due to its nature as an easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and light-sensitive (store away from light) material, prolonged exposure to heat, air, or direct light should be avoided to maintain stability and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to ivory solid
Odor	Characteristic, mild chocolate
Melting Point	32°C - 35°C
Acid Value	≤ 4.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	≤ 10.0 meq/kg
Saponification Value	188 - 198 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	35 - 40 g I₂/100g
Unsaponifiable Matter	≤ 0.7 %
Identification (IR)	Conforms

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