biological source
Sesamum indicum (sesame)
Quality Segment
form
liquid
density
0.92 g/mL at 25 °C
functional group
oleic acid
lipid type
oils
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
room temp
General description
Sesame oil may be used in the production of biodiesel and may serve as a viable alternative for the diesel fuel. It acts as an antioxidant having neuroprotective activity on brain hippocampus of rat in focal cerebral ischemia, when given as a dietary supplement. Consumption of sesame oil has a beneficial effect on blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, lipid peroxidation, and antioxidant levels in diabetic rats.
Application
Sesame oil is suitable:
- for dissolving free testosterone
- for the preparation of tamoxifen i.p. injection
- for dissolving aromatizable androgen testosterone and non-aromatizable androgen 5α-dihydrotestosterone
- as a delivery vehicle for the injection of estradiol benzoate
- for dissolving progesterone and estradiol-17β
- for dissolving semisynthetic form of acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid
Used in research applications as delivery vehicle for fat-soluble compounds including steroidal hormones and toxins. Sesame oil has antioxidant properties and was shown to protect against lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated oxidative stress in animal models.
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Storage Class
10 - Combustible liquids
wgk
awg
flash_point_f
491.0 °F
flash_point_c
255 °C
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves
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