Castor Oil

Synonym(s)

: Ricinus oil, venelex, xenaderm

Mol. Formula

: C57H104O9

EC / List no.

: 933-124-7

CAS no.

: 8001-79-4

Molecular weight

: 933,4

Castor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from the seeds of castor beans, Ricinus communis. Castor oil has many industrial applications and is used medicinally as a laxative and excipient.

Application

» Widely used in adhesives and sealing chemicals, intermediates, lubricants and lubricating additives, paint additives, coating additives and roof coatings.
» It is used in personal care products.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Castor oil appears as a pale yellow or almost colorless, transparent viscous liquid.
» It has a mild odor and a nauseating taste.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	-10
Boiling point	°C	313
Solubility	mg/ mL	<1	25 °C, slightly soluble in water
Density	g/cm3	0.945- 0.965	25 °C
Autoignition temperature	°C	448
Flash point	°C	229	Closed cup
Surface tension	dynes/ cm	39	20 °C
Refractive index		1.473	25 °C