Cocois oleum raffinatum

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 13.11.2024

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Coke grease refined; refined coconut oil

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IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

Refined coconut oil which is monographed in Ph. Eur.8. Cocois oleum raffinatum contains 1.5% caproic acid, 4-9% capric acid, 5-11% caprylic acid, 40-50% lauric acid, 15-20% myristic acid, 4-10% oleic acid, 7-12% palmitic acid, 1.5-5% stearic acid, 1-3% linoleic acid, as well as a maximum of 0.2% linolenic acid and 0.2% gadoleic acid.

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Popularly used for skin infections and inflammation of the gums. Cocois oleum raffinatum is used in pharmacy and cosmetics as a base for ointments and soaps, and in the food industry as edible fat.

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Last updated on: 13.11.2024

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles