Castor Oil, also known as Ricinus Oil, Cosmetol, Vegetable Oil has the chemical formula C57H104O9. It appears as a pale yellow or clear transparent liquid free from any suspended matter. It has a mild odor and nauseating taste. It is completely insoluble in water and miscible with Methanol, Chloroform, Ether, and glacial Acetic Acid. Castor Oil, Organic Grade is cold-pressed to produce the highest quality natural oil that does not lose its medicinal properties. Lab Alley’s Castor Oil, Organic Grade contains 100 weight% castor oil.
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Product Information
| CAS | 8001-79-4 |
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| Synonyms | Ricinus oil, Cosmetol, Neoloid, Phorbyol, Ricinol, Venelex, Xenaderm, Ricirus oil, Tangantangan oil |
| PubChem ID | 14030006 |
| Grade | USP Grade |
| Melting point | -10 °C / 14 °F |
| Boiling Point | 313 °C / 595.4 °F |
| Vapor pressure | Negligible |
| Specific gravity | 0.954 - 0.980 |
| Density | 0.959 |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 449 °C / 840.2 °F |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Evaporation rate | >1 |
| Free Fatty Acids | Max 1.5% |
| Hydroxyl Value | 160-168 |
| Iodine Value | 82 - 90 g I2/100g |
| Saponification Value | 175 - 185 mg KOH/g |
