Cocoa Butter
Product Description
| Product | Cocoa Butter |
| CAS | 8002-31-1 |
| Formula | C57H108O6 |
| Synonym | Theobroma cacao butter, Cocoa butter |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.858-0.864 (10025 c) |
| Saponification number | 188-195 |
| Slightly Soluble | in alcohol |
| Very Soluble | in ether, chloroform, benzene, petrol. ether |
| Calories (100g) | 879 |
| Free Fatty Acid | 1.5% max |
| Melting Range | 86 - 95 ºF |
| Color | Yellow |
| Total Fat | 99.5g |
| Monounsaturates | 33.1g |
| Saturates | 59.3g |
| Carbohydrates | 0g |
| Sugars | 0g |
| Refractive Index | 1.456 - 1.458 |
| Saponification Value | 188 - 198 |
| Calories From Fat | 875 |
| Polyunsaturates | 1.7g |
| Insolubility | in water |
| Iodine Number | 33-42 |
| Melting Point | 30-35 c |
| Odor | ylsh.-wh. solid, chocolate-like odor and taste |
| Solubility | boiling abs. alcohol |
| Notes | Applications: Cosmetics and the food industry. Storage and Shelf Life: Store at 59ºF in a dry and odor free environment for a minimum shelf life of 2 years in unopened containers. |
| Class | Emollients - Butters, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly |
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