Shark liver oil
What is Shark liver oil?
Shark liver oil (CAS 68990-63-6) is a marine-derived lipid extracted from the livers of deep-sea sharks, naturally concentrated in alkylglycerols, squalene, and omega fatty acids.
Where is Shark liver oil used?
- Pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic manufacturing: bioactive ingredient and emollient
- Dietary supplements: encapsulated for immune support
- Cosmetics: moisturizing emollient in skin creams, serums and lip care
- Pharmaceuticals: carrier lipid and active component in softgel capsules and topical preparations
- Wound care: stabilizing agent
- It is a pale yellow to amber liquid oil.
Good to know: Standard grades include food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade material, with specifications aligned to FCC and USP requirements. Standardized grades defined by squalene or alkylglycerol content are available for formulators requiring consistent potency.
Commercial specifications
- Bulk drums or intermediate bulk containers
Other Names (Synonyms)
Fats and Glyceridic oils, shark-liver|Oils, glyceridic, shark-liver|Oils, shark-liver|Fats and Glyceridic oils, shark-liver oil