Product Details
Appearance
Viscous Liquid
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Description
Olive oil is a natural lipid excipient and active ingredient derived from the fruit of Olea europaea, valued for its favorable safety profile, biocompatibility, and rich content of monounsaturated fatty acids (primarily oleic acid) and antioxidants.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Air Sensitive
Solubility
Slightly soluble in ethanol (95%); miscible with ether, chloroform, light petroleum (50–70°C), and carbon disulfide.
Applications
Olive oil is utilized in the pharmaceutical field primarily as a versatile excipient and active therapeutic vehicle. Its key applications include serving as a non‑aqueous solvent and carrier in topical formulations (ointments, creams, liniments) and parenteral emulsions; acting as a mild emollient and skin‑barrier enhancer in dermatological products for treating xerosis and eczema; and being used as a nutraceutical and medical nutrition supplement for cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Water Solubility
Insoluble in water
Toxicity
skn-hmn 300 mg/3D-I MLD 85DKA8 -,127,77