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Castor Oil
A kind of vegetable oil which is obtained from the castor bean. The main component is ricinoleic acid, soluble in alcohol.
| Chemical Formula: | C17H32(OH)COOH |
| Appearance: | Colourless to pale yellowish liquid |
| Application: | -Food additive, flavorings, candy
-Polyurethane coating
-As a lubricant for industry
-Used as a insulator for electricity
-Cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry |
| Physical Properties: | Viscid, mild odor, combustible
BP 313 oC
SG 0.965 |
| Item | Result |
|---|
| Acidity | 1.36
|
| Fatty acid | 0.72
|
| Saponification value | 180
|
| Iodine value | 87
|
| Esther value | 179 |