Category:
Plant Extracts
CAS NO:
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Standard:
EP,In-house Standards,
Evening Primrose Oil is a vegetable oil extracted from Oenothera biennis seeds via cold pressing or solvent extraction. Its primary active component is gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). The molecular formula for the main triglycerides is C57H104O6, with CAS No. 8001-21-6.
Store in cool, dark conditions under nitrogen to prevent oxidation. Avoid use during pregnancy without medical supervision due to potential uterine stimulation risks.