Cottonseed Oil (8001-29-4)

Cottonseed Oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of cotton plants. It is a complex mixture of triglycerides containing fatty acids such as linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, so it does not have a single chemical formula. It appears as a pale yellow to golden liquid with a mild characteristic odor. It is insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents. It is stable under normal storage conditions when protected from oxidation.
In terms of uses and applications, Cottonseed Oil is widely used in the food industry for cooking oils, frying oils, shortenings, margarine, and processed foods after refining. It is also used in the cosmetic and personal care industry in soaps, creams, lotions, and hair products as an emollient. In the industrial sector, it serves as a raw material for biodiesel, lubricants, surfactants, and soap manufacturing. Additionally, it is used in pharmaceuticals and specialty formulations requiring vegetable oil functionality.