sunflower oil

Sunflower oil, also known as helianthus annuus oil, is a natural vegetable oil extracted primarily from the seeds of the Helianthus annuus plant. It exhibits an herbal sensory profile characterized by a subtle odor and flavor that includes oily, woody, and floral nuances. This oil is a triglyceride-rich lipid used widely in flavor and fragrance applications. Synonyms such as sunflower seed oil, helianthus annuus l. oil, and several trade names including NuSun oil and Florasun 90 are common. Detailed chemical and origin information on sunflower oil can be found at PubChem. The oil is typically sourced by mechanical pressing or solvent extraction of sunflower seeds, making it a renewable and accessible raw material.

Sunflower oil naturally occurs in the seeds of the sunflower plant, Helianthus annuus. Its extraction yields an edible oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids suitable for culinary and cosmetic industries. Beyond nutritional uses, it serves as a flavor and fragrance agent due to its distinctive herbal odor and taste. The oil also finds applications as a carrier oil and in formulations requiring emulsifying or moisturizing properties. Regulatory frameworks including REACH (EU) provide guidelines for its safe use, especially in flavorings and cosmetics, supporting its broad applicability in consumer products.

Sunflower oil is a lipophilic liquid with solubility characteristics influenced by its triglyceride composition. It dissolves readily in alcohol but remains insoluble in water, which affects its behavior in formulations and extraction processes. This property facilitates its use as a solvent carrier in fragrance and flavor compounds. The oil's viscosity and stability, along with a relatively mild herbal sensory signature, make it well-suited to blending with other essential oils or flavoring agents. Physicochemical stability under normal storage conditions supports its versatility in multiple industrial applications.

	helianthus annuus l. oil
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Safety in use information

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flavor and fragrance agents

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IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice

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Review of substances/agents that have direct beneficial effect on the environment: mode of action and assessment of efficacy View page or View pdf

Outcome of the consultation with Member States and EFSA on the basic substance application for sunflower oil for use in plant protection as insecticide on fruit trees, grapevine, potato, vegetables and post-harvest treatment on stored grains and as fungicide on vegetables and grapevine View page or View pdf

Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment for the active substance fluquinconazole in light of confirmatory data submitted View page or View pdf

Outcome of the consultation with Member States and EFSA on the basic substance application for approval of sunflower oil for the extension of use in plant protection as a fungicide on vegetables (common bean, cucumber), Rosaceae (like Prunus, Fragaria, View page or View pdf

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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8001-21-6

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helianthus annuus l. oil

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