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Croton Oil

Product ID C6957
Cas No. 8001-28-3
Purity
Product Unit SizeCostQuantityStock
100 ml $314.80 In stock
500 mL $958.80 In stock
1 L $1,387.90 In stock
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Description

Croton oil is a mixture found in species of Croton that exhibits pro-inflammatory and antibiotic activities. Croton oil is potentially carcinogenic, as it contains phorbol esters and is co-administered with DMBA in research models to induce the development of skin tumors. Croton oil is also used in research models to induce inflammation and edema. In vitro and in vivo, croton oil shows antibacterial and antifungal efficacy against Candida, Lactobaccilus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Porphyromonas. This compound also shows potential benefit as a mosquito repellent.

Product Info

Cas No.

8001-28-3
Synonym

Croton resin, Oleum tiglii

Solubility

Insoluble in water. Soluble in chloroform, ether, oils, or glacial acetic acid. Slightly soluble in alcohol.

Appearance

Light Yellow Liquid

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

Ambient
Ship Temp

Ambient

Downloads

MSDS

C6957 MSDS PDF
Info Sheet

C6957 Info Sheet PDF

References

Boukhatem MN, Ferhat MA, Kameli A, et al. Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) essential oil as a potent anti-inflammatory and antifungal drugs. Libyan J Med. 2014 Sep 19;9:25431. PMID: 25242268.

Liju VB, Jeena K, Kuttan R. Chemopreventive activity of turmeric essential oil and possible mechanisms of action. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2014;15(16):6575-80. PMID: 25169490.

Vongsombath C, Pålsson K, Björk L, et al. Mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) repellency field tests of essential oils from plants traditionally used in Laos. J Med Entomol. 2012 Nov;49(6):1398-404. PMID: 23270168.

Alviano WS, Mendonça-Filho RR, Alviano DS, et al. Antimicrobial activity of Croton cajucara Benth linalool-rich essential oil on artificial biofilms and planktonic microorganisms. Oral Microbiol Immunol. 2005 Apr;20(2):101-5. PMID: 15720570.

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