Jojoba extract

Jojoba extract (CAS 90045-98-0), derived from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis, is a plant-based liquid wax used across cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and specialty coatings for its moisturizing and stabilizing performance. Unlike conventional oils, it behaves chemically as a wax ester, giving formulators a stable, long-shelf-life ingredient that resists oxidative degradation. Buyers source it as both a functional active and a carrier base.

In personal care, it functions as a skin-conditioning humectant and emollient in creams, serums, hair oils, and lip products. It supports moisture retention without leaving a heavy residue on the skin surface. Pharmaceutical topical formulations use it as a carrier for active ingredients, taking advantage of its skin compatibility and oxidative stability. It is often processed to meet USP or Ph.Eur. standards.

Coatings and sealant manufacturers incorporate it as a bio-based plasticizer and dispersing aid in specialty formulations. These applications target sustainable raw material profiles for industrial and commercial use. Food-grade versions, often meeting FCC requirements, are used in flavor encapsulation and as a surface coating agent. It is frequently utilized in confectionery and various nutraceutical applications.

The extract is supplied as a clear to pale golden liquid, with refined and unrefined grades available to suit different requirements. Standard grades include cosmetic-grade, food-grade, and pharmaceutical-grade. Cold-pressed and solvent-extracted variants are offered depending on purity and application needs. Bulk supply is typically available in drums and IBCs for large-scale manufacturing and distribution.