Wheat Germ Extract
Wheat Germ, Triticum Aestivum
- CAS
- 84012-44-2
- EC
- 281-689-7
- Sectors
- Personal Care & Cosmetics, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Food & Nutrition
Wheat Germ Extract (CAS 84012-44-2) is a brown powder obtained from Triticum vulgare germ that contains vitamin E, octacosanol, and policosanol, is valued as an antioxidant, and is used in supplements, skin-conditioning cosmetics, nutritional food products, and cardiovascular research. Soluble in water, used for antioxidant properties.
Wheat Germ Extract
Applications
Used in supplements for energy and cholesterol; cosmetics for skin conditioning; food for nutrition; pharmaceuticals for heart; animal feed for growth; in research for cardiovascular benefits.
Safety & Risks
Low toxicity; may cause allergies in gluten-sensitive individuals. Irritates eyes; stable. Use PPE; no major hazards but consult for celiac disease.
Packaging
Packaged in 25kg fiber drums with PE liners; store in cool, dry places.