Castor Oil USP
Product Description
| Product | Castor Oil USP |
| CAS | 8001-79-4 |
| Formula | C8H10O4 |
| Synonym | Ricinus communis oil, Castor oil |
Typical Product Specifications
| Ricinoleic Acid | 84 - 92 |
| Color Lovibond 5 1/4 | 18 Max (Y + 5R) |
| Gadoleic (C20:1) | 1.0 max |
| Stearic Acid (C18) | 1.0 max |
| Oleic Acid (C18:1) | 2.5 - 6.0 |
| Free fatty acids | 1.0 max |
| Palmitic Acid (C16) | 2.0 max |
| Hydroxyl Value mg KOH/gram | 160 - 168 |
| Linoleic Acid (C18:2) | 2.5 - 7.0 |
| Moisture impurities & Volatiles | 0.25% Max |
| Saponification Value mg KOH/gram | 176 - 182 |
| Heavy Metals | 0.001% Max |
| Iodine Value, cg Iodine/gram | 83 - 88 |
| Specific gravity | 0.957-0.961 |
| Notes | Highly useful additive and building block for numerous derivatives. Typical applications are in cosmetics, food, adhesives and coatings, and various industrial applications for derivative manufacturing. Parchem is poised to supply high quality castor oil and derivatives! |
| Class | Oils: Vegetable Oil and Fish Oil (Marine), Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) & Intermediates, Adhesives, Coatings and Sealants Chemicals, Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients |
| Function | Castor Oil and its derivatives |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Cosmetic, Nutrition, Resin & Coating, Adhesives, Personal Care |
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