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  MCT oil temperature tolerance

  Posted by BathroomChemist on November 23, 2023 at 11:16 am

  I’m trying to dissolve the antioxidant Acetyl Zingerone in MCT oil before mixing with my water phase to produce a transparent face serum. The melting point of Acetyl Zingerone is around 80 C, and I found that it dissolves in MCT oil in 5-10 minutes at 85 C. I can also dissolve it in 12 hours at 40 C.

  I’d prefer the faster route, but I’m not sure if MCT oil will oxidize at 80 C in those 10 minutes. I’m also having trouble finding processing guides or information about temperature tolerance outside of cooking guides. Are there any concerns about heating MCT oil to 85-90 C?

  chemicalmatt replied 1 year ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  chemicalmatt

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  November 29, 2023 at 2:54 pm

  @BathroomChemist no worries, MCT is stable to well over 100C.

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