Category:
Chiral Intermediates
CAS NO:
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Standard:
USP,
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Corn Germ is the nutrient-rich embryo of the maize kernel, processed via expeller pressing or solvent extraction to yield oil and meal. It serves as a primary source of unsaturated fatty acids and tocopherols. Key chemical parameters include a molecular formula typically represented by triglyceride components (C57H104O6) and CAS No. 8001-30-7 for crude corn germ oil.
Storage requires cool, dry conditions below 25°C with nitrogen blanketing to prevent oxidation. In pharmaceutical contexts, refined grades must meet strict purity standards; unrefined oils are not approved for direct clinical injection. Personnel handling dust should utilize respiratory protection to avoid inhalation hazards.