Murumuru Butter
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Murumuru Butter

Astrocaryum murumuru

Lauric-rich butter for high-performance hair and skin care.

Scientific overview
INCI Name
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
CAS Number
356065-49-1
Botanical Name
Astrocaryum murumuru
Extraction Method
Cold extraction of the kernel
Country of Origin
Amazonian Rainforest, Brazil — wildcrafted
Appearance
Solid
Color
White to beige
Odor
Characteristic
Shelf Life
24 months
Packaging
14 kg buckets, boxes and drums, depending on order volume
MOQ
1 kg
Overview

A palm-derived butter with a dense lauric and myristic acid backbone — among the highest lauric acid concentrations of Amazonian butters. Cold-extracted and free of solvents and preservatives, delivering restorative properties for damaged fibers and structuring performance in high-viscosity systems.

Key Benefits
  • 01Very high lauric acid content (40–50%)
  • 02Restores hair fiber integrity
  • 03Free of solvents and preservatives
  • 04Excellent skin-feel spreadability
Typical Applications
  • 01Premium conditioners and masks
  • 02Solid haircare formats
  • 03Body butters
  • 04Cuticle and nail treatments
Technical specifications

Full analytical profile.

Full technical data sheet and certificate of analysis available on request.

Physicochemical Characteristics
Acid Value< 20.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value< 10.0 meq O₂/kg
Iodine Value10 – 20 gI₂/100g
Saponification Value220 – 240 mg KOH/g
Density (25°C)0.9200 – 0.9452 g/mL
Refractive Index (40°C)1.4451 – 1.5345
Unsaponifiable Matter< 2%
Melting Point30 – 35 °C
Fatty Acid Composition
Caprylic Acid2.0 – 4.0%
Capric Acid1.0 – 3.0%
Lauric Acid40.0 – 50.0%
Myristic Acid28.0 – 33.0%
Palmitic Acid5.0 – 10.0%
Palmitoleic Acid2.0 – 4.0%
Stearic Acid2.0 – 5.0%
Oleic Acid5.0 – 10.0%
Linoleic Acid1.0 – 5.0%
Saturated90.0%
Unsaturated10.0%
Microbiology
Total Bacteria< 10³ cfu/mL
Fungi and Yeasts< 2×10² cfu/mL
Extraction Process

From raw material to finished ingredient.

01

Wild harvest of murumuru seeds in the Amazon Rainforest

02

Kernel extraction from the seed

03

Cold extraction — no solvents or heat treatment

04

Filtration and sealed packaging

Sustainability

Wildcrafted in the Amazon Rainforest and sourced through Amazon Oil's established supply network, combining smallholder harvesting with industrial-scale cold extraction under a single traceable chain from raw material to finished ingredient.

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