90028-66-3

Basic information

• Product Name: Evening primrose oil
• Synonyms: EVENING PRIMROSE OIL;Evening PriMrose Oil, 10 Percent GLA;Organic evening primrose oil refining;Oenothopae biennisolei;Evening Primrose -10%
• CAS NO: 90028-66-3
• Molecular Formula: Unspecified
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 289-859-2
• Mol File: 90028-66-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Flash Point: >110℃
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.926 g/mL at 25 °C
• Refractive Index: n20/D1.479
• CAS DataBase Reference: Evening primrose oil(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Evening primrose oil(90028-66-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Evening primrose oil(90028-66-3)

Safety Data

• WGK Germany: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 90028-66-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Evening primrose oil, derived from the seeds of the Oenothera biennis plant, is a natural oil with astringent properties and beneficial effects on skin irritations. It is rich in gamma linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid crucial for maintaining the normal functioning of the epithelial barrier membrane.

Uses

Used in Skin Care Industry:
Evening primrose oil is used as a skin care ingredient for its astringent and soothing properties, helping to alleviate skin irritations such as pruritis and xerosis. It is incorporated into certain preparations at a 10 percent concentration to improve skin hydration and promote the development of normal barrier functions.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Evening primrose oil is used as a therapeutic agent for its high content of gamma linoleic acid, which is vital for maintaining the normal functioning of the epithelial barrier membrane. This makes it a valuable component in formulations targeting skin health and barrier function restoration.
Occurrence:
Evening primrose oil is found in North America, where the Oenothera biennis plant grows abundantly.