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Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil is an inedible seed oil, extracted from the seeds of the Crambe abyssinica, a multibranched annual plant that is native to the Ethiopian Highlands also known as Abyssinia.
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil has been shown to consist of 55-60% erucic acid.
The Australian Farm Diversification Information Service writes:
Intermediate product derived from high Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil include: triglycerides; erucamides; amines, behenic acid; erucyl alcohol; behenyl alcohol; wax esters; fatty acids; brassylic acid and pelargonic acid.
CAS Number: 68956-68-3
Chem/IUPAC Name: Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
EINECS/ELINCS No: 273-313-5
COSING REF No: 55505
Synonyms
oils,edible:vegetable;Oils,vegetable;vegetable;Vegetableoil;vegetableoilmist;vegetableoilmists;viscoleooil;HAZELNUT OIL
These products are used to manufacture a multitude of industrial consumer items such as lubricants; heat transfer fluids; surfactants and coatings; cosmetics; polyesters; plastics and nylons.
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil is traditionally derived from older varieties of rapeseed.
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil is considered to be a possible replacement for rapeseed oil in this capacity.
The market for crambe oil is particularly developed in the United States.
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil serves as an excellent emollient and moisturizer for the skin and hair.
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil is rich in omega-9 fatty acids, particularly erucic acid.
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil is absorbed easily by the surface leaving it soft and hydrated without a greasy residue.
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil also boasts antioxidant properties, helping to protect the skin from environmental stressors and promote overall skin health, making it a popular choice in various cosmetic formulations.
Uses
Oils obtained from a vegetable source, including soy beans, peanuts, cottonseeds, and palms. They are used in cooking and salad oils and dressings.
