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