Castor oil, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Castor oil is used in food additives, flavorings, candy and as a mold inhibitor. Its derivatives are used in the production of soaps, lubricants, hydraulic and brake fluids, paints, coatings, lithium grease and cold resistant plastics. It finds application in waxes, polishes, nylon, pharmaceuticals and perfumes. It is involved in the preparation of linoleic acids by dehydration, 2-octanol, sebacic acid and undecylenic acid, which is a precursor for polymer nylon 11 and heptanal. It is involved in the preparation of 12-hydroxystearic acid by hydrogenation and saponification. It is useful as a lubricant in jet, diesel, and racing engine. Further, it is used as a laxative.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Castor oil is used in food additives, flavorings, candy and as a mold inhibitor. Its derivatives are used in the production of soaps, lubricants, hydraulic and brake fluids, paints, coatings, lithium grease and cold resistant plastics. It finds application in waxes, polishes, nylon, pharmaceuticals and perfumes. It is involved in the preparation of linoleic acids by dehydration, 2-octanol, sebacic acid and undecylenic acid, which is a precursor for polymer nylon 11 and heptanal. It is involved in the preparation of 12-hydroxystearic acid by hydrogenation and saponification. It is useful as a lubricant in jet, diesel, and racing engine. Further, it is used as a laxative.

Solubility
Miscible with methanol, diethyl ether, chloroform, glacial acetic acid, benzene and carbon disulfide. Immiscible with cold water.

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids and bases.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

8001-79-4

Molecular Formula

C57H104O9

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

933.45

MDL Number

MFCD00130746

InChI Key

ZEMPKEQAKRGZGQ-AAKVHIHISA-N

Synonym

castor oil, ricinus oil, olio di ricino, venelex, xenaderm, optase, trypsin complex, unii-d5340y2i9g, castor oil usp:jan, 1-o,2-o,3-o-tris z-12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoyl glycerol

PubChem CID

14030006

IUPAC Name

2,3-bis[[(Z)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoyl]oxy]propyl (Z)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate

SMILES

CCCCCCC(CC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)CCCCCCCC=CCC(CCCCCC)O)OC(=O)CCCCCCCC=CCC(CCCCCC)O)O

Density

0.961

Boiling Point

313°C

Flash Point

230°C (446°F)

Refractive Index

1.478

Quantity

1000 mL

Merck Index

14,1898

Solubility Information

Miscible with methanol,diethyl ether,chloroform,glacial acetic acid,benzene and carbon disulfide. Immiscible with cold water.

Optical Rotation

+5° (c=5 in Ethanol)

Chemical Name or Material

Castor oil

EINECSNumber

232-293-8

RTECSNumber

FI4100000

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures

SDS

EINECSNumber

232-293-8

RTECSNumber

FI4100000

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only