Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Oil) — Pharma & Food Grade Supplier, Hyderabad
Product Overview
Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Oil) is a natural fat extracted from cocoa beans, extensively used as a suppository base in pharmaceutical formulations due to its sharp melting point near body temperature (32–35°C). It is also used in cosmetics as a premium emollient and in chocolate and confectionery as a food ingredient.
Specifications
| CAS Number | 8002-31-1 |
| Appearance | Pale yellow solid, characteristic cocoa odour |
| Melting Point | 32–35°C |
| Iodine Value | 33–38 |
| Saponification Value | 192–196 |
| Free Fatty Acids | NMT 1.75% |
| Packaging | 25 kg HDPE drums |
Applications
- Suppository base in pharmaceutical formulations
- Premium skin emollient and moisturiser
- Lip balm and lip care products
- Chocolate and confectionery ingredient
- Cosmetic cream and lotion base
- Stretch mark prevention creams
Why Source from Surravi Phharma?
- Ready stock maintained in our centralised AC warehouse, Hyderabad
- IP / BP / EP / USP grades available
- Complete documentation: COA, MSDS, Regulatory certifications
- Flexible quantities — lab scale to bulk commercial
- Prompt delivery with pan India logistics support
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Cocoa Butter pharma and food grade in Hyderabad?
Surravi Phharma supplies Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Oil) in pharma and food grade in Hyderabad. Ready stock. Used as a suppository base, cosmetic emollient, and chocolate ingredient. Call +91 8008002576.
Why is Cocoa Butter the traditional suppository base?
Cocoa Butter melts at 32–35°C — just below body temperature. This means it is solid at room temperature (easy to handle and package) but melts rapidly when inserted rectally or vaginally, releasing the drug. No additional melting point modifiers are needed, making it simple to formulate. It is still listed as the reference suppository base in the IP, BP, and USP.
What are the limitations of Cocoa Butter as a suppository base?
Cocoa Butter has two key limitations: (1) it shows polymorphism — it can exist in multiple crystal forms, and improper melting/cooling can produce a low-melting unstable form that is soft at room temperature; (2) it is incompatible with some drugs (chloral hydrate, phenol) that lower its melting point. Semi-synthetic bases (Witepsol, Suppocire) are often used as modern alternatives.
Is Cocoa Butter the same as Cocoa Oil or Theobroma Oil?
Yes. Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Oil, and Theobroma Oil (named after the Theobroma cacao tree) are all the same substance — the natural fat extracted from cocoa beans. The IP, BP, and USP list it as 'Theobroma Oil'. In cosmetics it is called Cocoa Butter, and in confectionery it is called Cocoa Butter or Cacao Butter.
What is the saponification value and iodine value of pharmaceutical grade Cocoa Butter?
Pharmaceutical grade Cocoa Butter (IP/BP/USP) should have a saponification value of 192–196, indicating high purity and absence of mineral oils. The iodine value should be 33–38, confirming the low degree of unsaturation (predominantly stearic and oleic acids). Free fatty acid content must be NMT 1.75% as oleic acid.