CAS8002-31-1
FormulaC57H108O6
SynonymTheobroma cacao butter, Cocoa butter
Density0.858-0.864 (10025 c)
Saponification number188-195
Slightly Solublein alcohol
Very Solublein ether, chloroform, benzene, petrol. ether
Calories (100g)879
Free Fatty Acid1.5% max
Melting Range86 - 95 ºF
ColorYellow
Total Fat99.5g
Monounsaturates33.1g
Saturates59.3g
Carbohydrates0g
Sugars0g
Refractive Index1.456 - 1.458
Saponification Value188 - 198
Calories From Fat875
Polyunsaturates1.7g
Insolubilityin water
Iodine Number33-42
Melting Point30-35 c
Odorylsh.-wh. solid, chocolate-like odor and taste
Solubilityboiling abs. alcohol