Cocoa butter

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Adeps Cacao; butyrum cacao; CAS No: MX8002-31-1; cocoa butter; Cocoa fat; oleum cacao; Theobroma cacao butter

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Cocoa butter is a pale yellow, edible vegetable fat obtained from the roasted and shelled seeds(semen cacao) of the cocoa fruit (DAB9). At room temperature cocoa butter is rather solid and brittle (no butter, no oil). Cocoa butter is easily soluble in ether and chloroform.
Cocoa butter is used in cosmetic products as a moisturizer and emollient. Medically, it is often used as a base for suppositories.

Ingredient(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Mixture of triglycerides, oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, linoleic acid.

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Lotions and oils with cocoa butter are often used in aromatherapeutic massages to promote relaxation and well-being.

Cosmetics: Cocoa butter is used under the INCI designation"Theobroma cacao butter" in cosmetic formulations as an emollient and consistency agent.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer