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Coconut oil from Cocos nucifera (CAS 8001-31-8)

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Alternate Names:
Copra oil; Coconut fat
Application:
Coconut oil from Cocos nucifera is a naturally occurring lipid with a wide variety of applications
CAS Number:
8001-31-8
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Coconut oil from Cocos nucifera is a focus of research in various scientific disciplines due to its unique composition of fatty acids. In the field of nutrition science, it′s studied for its effects on lipid profiles in diets. Industrial applications are being explored, such as its use in the production of biodegradable materials, leveraging its renewable nature. The oil′s structure is examined for its potential in creating environmentally friendly surfactants and emulsifiers, which are critical in a wide array of products, from household cleaners to personal care items. Additionally, Coconut oil from Cocos nucifera is a subject in the study of sustainable energy sources, where its high content of medium-chain triglycerides is investigated for efficient conversion into biofuels.


Coconut oil from Cocos nucifera (CAS 8001-31-8) References

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  4. Low-cost and eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles using coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil cake extract and its antibacterial activity.  |  Govarthanan, M., et al. 2016. Artif Cells Nanomed Biotechnol. 44: 1878-1882. PMID: 26855063
  5. Characterization and Ectopic Expression of CoWRI1, an AP2/EREBP Domain-Containing Transcription Factor from Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Endosperm, Changes the Seeds Oil Content in Transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana and Rice (Oryza sativa L.).  |  Sun, R., et al. 2017. Front Plant Sci. 8: 63. PMID: 28179911
  6. Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Ethanolic Leaf Extract Reduces Amyloid-β (1-42) Aggregation and Paralysis Prevalence in Transgenic Caenorhabditis elegans Independently of Free Radical Scavenging and Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition.  |  Manalo, RV., et al. 2017. Biomedicines. 5: PMID: 28536360
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  8. Characterization of the lipid profile from coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) oil of different varieties by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry associated with principal component analysis and independent component analysis.  |  Ferreira, JA., et al. 2019. Food Res Int. 123: 189-197. PMID: 31284967
  9. Vegetable butters and oils in skin wound healing: Scientific evidence for new opportunities in dermatology.  |  Poljšak, N., et al. 2020. Phytother Res. 34: 254-269. PMID: 31657094
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Coconut oil from Cocos nucifera, 100 g

sc-214752
100 g
$27.00

Coconut oil from Cocos nucifera, 500 g

sc-214752A
500 g
$47.00