Ricinoleic Acid
Product Description
| Product | Ricinoleic Acid |
| CAS | 141-22-0 |
| Formula | CH3(CH2)5CH(OH)CH2CH=CH(CH2)7COOH |
| Synonym | Castor oil acid, 12-Hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid, 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, (9Z,12R)- |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.940 (27.44 c) |
| Appearence | Yellowish, Clear Viscous liquid |
| Color | 6 G Max |
| 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. |
| Refractive Index | 1.4695 - 1.4720 @ 25C |
| Specific gravity | 0.935 - 0.945 gm/ml @ 25C |
| 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) |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| 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 |
| Function | Castor Oil and its derivatives |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Personal Care |
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