Fixed Oils

Coconut oil

SN: Cocos nucifera

Coconut oil

constituents:
◦ myristic acid
◦ lauric acid

Coconut oil

massage oil
◦ anti-dandruff
◦ cooking oil

Palm oil

SN: Elaeis guineensis

Palm oil

constituent: ◦ lauric acid

Palm oil

uses:
◦ base for semi-solid preparation
◦ cooking oil

Castor Oil

SN: Ricinus communis

Castor Oil

constituents:
◦ triricinolein – 75%
◦ ricinoleic acid/isoricinoleic acid
◦ stearic acid/dihydrostearic acid

Castor Oil

uses:
◦ catharthic
◦ anti-rheumatic

Olive oil

SN: Olea europea

Olive oil

constituents:
◦ oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid

Olive oil

uses: ◦ pharmaceutical aid ◦ dental retardant ◦ demulcent ◦ laxative ◦ emollient

1st Grade Virgin Oil

crushed pulp with LESS pressure

2nd Grade Virgin Oil

crushed pulp with MORE pressure

Technical Oil

pulp mixed with hot water that is pressed again

Sulfur Olive Oil

pulp is extracted with carbon disulfide

Tournant Oil

obtained when fallen, decomposed or refuse olives are allowed to ferment

Peanut oil

SN: Arachis hypogaea

Peanut oil

constituents: ◦ olein and linolein ◦ palmitin ◦ arachidic acid

Peanut oil

uses: ◦ solvent for IM injection ◦ hypoglycemic agent

Soybean oil

SN: Glycine soja G. max

Soybean oil/Soya oil

constituents: ◦ palmitic acid

Soybean oil/Soya oil

uses: ◦ hypocholesterolemia ◦tx of osteoarthritis

Cottonseed oil

SN: Gossypium hirsutum

Cottonseed oil

constituents: ◦ linoleic acid ◦ linolenic acid ◦ oleic acid

Cottonseed oil

uses: ◦ adulterant to other oils

Teel oil

SN: Sesamum indicum

sesamolin

synergist for pyrethrum insecticide

Teel oil

uses: ◦ increase vitamin E absorption

Almond oil/Expressed almond oil/Sweet almond oil

SN: Prunus amygdalus

Almond oil/Expressed almond oil/Sweet almond oil

uses: ◦ laxative ◦ flavorant

Corn oil/Maize oil

SN: Zea mays

Corn oil/Maize oil

uses:
◦ solvent for IM injection
◦ solvent for irradiated ergosterol
◦ salad oil
◦ ingredient in dietary supplement
◦ ingredient for enteral nutrition therapy
◦ component of margarine

Sunflower oil/Mirasol

SN: Helianthus annus

Sunflower oil/Mirasol

uses: ◦ tx of constipation ◦ diuretic ◦ expectorant

Linseed oil/Flaxseed oil

SN: Linum usitatisimum

Linseed oil/Flaxseed oil

uses: ◦ demulcent ◦ used for liniments

Cod liver oil/Fish liver oil

SN: Gadus morrhua

Cod liver oil/Fish liver oil

Use: ◦ anti-rachitic ◦ source of lipid-soluble vitamins

Theobroma oil/Cacao butter

SN: Theobroma cacao

Theobroma oil/Cacao butter

uses: ◦ suppository base

Lanolin/Hydrous wool fat

SN: Ovis aries

Lanolin/Hydrous wool fat

uses: ◦ emollient base for creams and ointment

Lard

SN: Sus scrofa

Lard

uses: ointment base

Tallow

SN: Bos taurus

Spermaceti

SN: Physeter macrocephalus

Spermaceti

substitute: ◦ synthetic spermaceti or cetyl esters wax

Beeswax

SN: Apis mellifera

Beeswax

use: ◦ ointment base

Yellow wax

stiffening agent; ingredient in yellow ointment; base for cerates and plasters; cosmetics and polishes

White wax

bleached yellow wax; purified wax; used in compounding ointments and cold creams

Carnauba wax

SN: Copernicia prurifera

Carnauba wax

SN: Copernicia prurifera

Carnauba wax

use: ◦ alternative for beeswax ◦ tablet coating ◦ ingredient in shoe polish