- ▸ Research reagent: Reference tumor promoter (phorbol-ester source) in carcinogenesis and cell-signaling studies
- ▸ Laboratory standard: Irritation/inflammation model agent in dermatological research
- ▸ Phorbol-ester feedstock: Source material for isolation of Croton tiglium diterpene esters
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Croton oil (CAS 8001-28-3), a fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Croton tiglium and containing phorbol esters. It is used principally as a reference tumor-promoting agent in laboratory two-stage carcinogenesis research and as a feedstock for isolating Croton tiglium phorbol esters. Supplied as a viscous oil.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is croton oil used for?
In industrial and laboratory supply, croton oil (CAS 8001-28-3) is used principally as a research reagent: a reference tumor-promoting agent in two-stage carcinogenesis studies and as a feedstock for isolating Croton tiglium phorbol esters. It is also used as a standard irritation/inflammation model agent in dermatological research. RawSource supplies it for research and industrial use only.
What is croton oil made from?
Croton oil is a fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Croton tiglium. It contains phorbol esters (diterpene esters), which are the constituents of interest in laboratory research applications. It is supplied as a viscous oil.
What does croton oil contain that makes it useful in research?
Croton oil's research value comes from its phorbol-ester content. These Croton tiglium diterpene esters are isolated from the oil and used as reference compounds in cell-signaling and carcinogenesis studies, where the whole oil serves as a phorbol-ester feedstock and reference tumor promoter.
How is croton oil classified for shipping and import?
Croton oil is classified under HS code 1515.90 (other fixed vegetable fats and oils and their fractions). Handling, classification, and documentation are covered by the product SDS, which RawSource provides with each shipment along with a CoA. Confirm packaging and lot size when requesting a quote.
What is the cost of bulk croton oil?
Croton oil is a specialty research-grade material priced per order based on quantity, packaging, and destination rather than listed. Submit a bulk RFQ for research/industrial supply and RawSource will return current pricing.