Pumpkin Seed Oil
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Pumpkin Seed Oil (Cucurbita pepo)

Common Name: Pumpkin Seed Oil

CAS: 8016-49-7 HS Code: 151590 100% Natural

Extraction: Cold Pressed from Seeds.

Organoleptic Specification

AppearanceClear dark green to reddish-brown liquid
OdourMild, nutty, characteristic
TasteNutty, slightly sweet
SolubilitySoluble in oils; insoluble in water

General Grade Information

Available Grades: Food / Nutraceutical / Cosmetic / Pharmaceutical.

Origin: India.

Physico-Chemical Data

Specific Gravity @ 25 °C0.910 – 0.925
Refractive Index @ 20 °C1.465 – 1.480
Acid Value≤ 4.0 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value120 – 135 g I₂/100 g
Saponification Value185 – 195 mg KOH/g

Typical Fatty Acid Composition (%)

Linoleic Acid (Omega-6): 40 – 60%

Oleic Acid (Omega-9): 25 – 40%

Palmitic Acid: 10 – 15%

Stearic Acid: 3 – 7%

*Natural variation may occur due to origin and processing.

Typical Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Test Parameter Specification Result
AppearanceDark green liquidConforms
OdourMild nuttyConforms
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C0.910 – 0.9250.918
Refractive Index @ 20 °C1.465 – 1.4801.472
Acid Value≤ 4.02.1
Peroxide Value≤ 10.0 meq O₂/kg4.8
Linoleic Acid (Omega-6)40 – 60 %48.6 %
Oleic Acid (Omega-9)25 – 40 %34.2 %
Heavy Metals≤ 10 ppmConforms
Microbial CountNilConforms

Conclusion: The tested batch conforms to specification and is suitable for food, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications.