Description

Sesame Oil is a premium, fixed vegetable oil derived from the seeds of *Sesamum indicum* L., valued for its stability, nutritional profile, and distinctive nutty flavor. It serves as a versatile ingredient and carrier across multiple industries, from food and nutraceuticals to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. This high-quality oil is essential for manufacturers seeking a reliable, natural, and multifunctional lipid component for their formulations.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as a premium cooking oil, flavoring agent, and base for salad dressings, sauces, and marinades.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Employed as a carrier oil for fat-soluble vitamins and active ingredients, valued for its content of antioxidants like sesamol and sesamin.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into skincare formulations such as creams, lotions, and massage oils for its emollient, moisturizing, and antioxidant properties.
• Pharmaceuticals: Serves as an excipient or solvent in topical ointments, liniments, and certain oral dosage forms.
• Traditional Medicine: Used in various traditional practices, including Ayurveda, for its purported health benefits.
• Industrial Applications: Can be used as a lubricant for delicate machinery, a release agent, or a component in specialty soaps and paints.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sesame Oil
CAS No.	8008-74-0
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture of triglycerides
Molecular Weight	N/A (Mixture)
Synonyms	Benne Oil; Gingelly Oil; Teel Oil; Sesamum Oil; Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil; Jin Ma You (Chinese); Huile de Sésame (French); Sesamöl (German); Aceite de Sésamo (Spanish)
EINECS	232-370-6

Quality Control

Our Sesame Oil is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for its target applications. We offer various grades, including Food Grade (FCC) and Cosmetic Grade, with specifications covering purity, identity, and safety parameters. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as acid value, peroxide value, fatty acid composition, and absence of specific contaminants are available upon request to ensure compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 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 strong heat sources and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow oily liquid
Odor	Characteristic, nutty
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	≤ 10.0 meq/kg
Saponification Value	188 - 195 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	104 - 120 (Wijs)
Relative Density (20°C)	0.915 - 0.921
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.472 - 1.476
Unsaponifiable Matter	≤ 2.0 %

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