Sesame oil

Sesame oil (CAS 8008-74-0) is a fixed vegetable oil cold-pressed or solvent-extracted from Sesamum indicum seeds. It functions as an edible cooking oil, a skin-conditioning emollient, and a pharmaceutical carrier across food, cosmetic, and healthcare manufacturing.

In food production, it is used as a finishing oil and flavor ingredient in sauces, dressings, marinades, and snack seasonings. This is particularly common in Asian cuisine applications where its characteristic roasted profile is a formulation requirement.

Cosmetic formulators incorporate it into facial oils, body lotions, lip balms, and hair care products for its skin-softening and moisture-retention properties. It provides a natural barrier that helps maintain hydration in various topical applications.

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it serves as a lipophilic excipient and vehicle for oil-based injectable formulations, topical preparations, and softgel fill compounds. It also functions as a release agent and lubricant in food processing equipment.

Sesame oil is supplied as a clear to amber liquid, with refined and unrefined grades available to suit different application requirements. Standard specifications include food-grade, USP, and BP grades for industrial use.

Refined grades typically meet stricter color and odor thresholds for pharmaceutical and cosmetic use. Bulk supply is available in drums and IBC containers, with cold-pressed and expeller-pressed variants offered for natural formulations.