Ricinoleic Acid
Quantity
Unit
CAS #
141-22-0
PRODUCT
SYNONYM
Castor oil acid; 12-Hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid; 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, (9Z,12R)-
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FORMULA
CH3(CH2)5CH(OH)CH2CH=CH(CH2)7COOH
APPEARENCE
Yellowish, Clear Viscous liquid
ACID VALUE
175 - 186 mg KOH/gm
IODINE VALUE
84 - 95 Wijs g 12/100g
SAPONIFICATION VALUE
180 - 186 mg KOH/gm
HYDROXYL VALUE
155 Min mg KOH/gm
MOISTURE
0.25% Max K.F.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
0.935 - 0.945 gm/ml @ 25C
REFRACTIVE INDEX
1.4695 - 1.4720 @ 25C
COLOR
6 G Max
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
INSOLUBILITY
in water
MELTING POINT
5.5 c
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
298.45
SOLUBILITY
alcohol, acetone, ether, chloroform, oxygenated solvs.
BOILING POINT
245 c (10 mm)
DENSITY
0.940 (27.44 c)
NOTES
Uses; Chem. intermediate for detergents, soaps, resins, lubricants; lubricant, rustproofing in cutting oils; in textile finishing, resin plasticizers, inks, coatings, cosmetics; modifier for coatings and adhesive polymers; sometimes added to Turkey red oil, dry-cleaning soap; ingred. in vaginal jellies to maintain/restore normal vaginal acidity
Category: Oleochemicals, High Purity Fatty Acids
Purity: 85+ %
CLASS
Oleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more, Adhesives, Coatings and Sealants Chemicals, Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly, High Purity Fatty Acids & Esters
FUNCTIONS
Castor Oil and its derivatives
INDUSTRY
Cosmetic, Personal Care
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