An oily liquid extracted from the seeds of the safflower, Carthamus tinctorius. It is used as a dietary supplement in the management of HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA. It is used also in cooking, as a salad oil, and as a vehicle for medicines, paints, varnishes, etc. (Dorland, 28th ed & Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)
Registry Number
8001-23-8
CAS Type 1 Name
Safflower oil
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under PLANT OILS 1975-90; was see under FATTY ACIDS, ESSENTIAL 1963-74
Online Note
search FATTY ACIDS, ESSENTIAL 1966-74
History Note
91(75); was see under PLANT OILS 1975-90; was see under FATTY ACIDS, ESSENTIAL 1963-74
An oily liquid extracted from the seeds of the safflower, Carthamus tinctorius. It is used as a dietary supplement in the management of HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA. It is used also in cooking, as a salad oil, and as a vehicle for medicines, paints, varnishes, etc. (Dorland, 28th ed & Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)
