Wheat germ oil

CAS Number
68917-73-7
EC Number
614-801-3

What is Wheat germ oil?

Wheat germ oil (CAS 68917-73-7) is a cold-pressed or solvent-extracted vegetable oil derived from the germ fraction of wheat kernels.

Where is Wheat germ oil used?

  • Personal care: facial serums and body oils
  • Food and nutraceutical: dietary supplement ingredient and functional oil
  • Pharmaceutical: excipient in topical preparations and oral bases
  • Animal nutrition: added to feed formulations to support antioxidant status and coat condition in companion animals
  • It is among the richest natural sources of tocopherols.

Good to know: Certificates of analysis typically reference tocopherol content, acid value, and peroxide value as key quality parameters.

Commercial specifications

  • Drum and IBC quantities
  • Bulk tanker options for larger volumes

Other Names (Synonyms)

Wheat gern oil|Oils, wheat

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What are the physical properties of Wheat germ oil?

Density 0.93 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Wheat germ oil?

WGK (Germany) 3
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