Castor oil (8001-79-4)

Identification
Name:	Castor oil
Synonyms:	Ricinus oil;Castor oil, Pharma;NCI-C55163;Refined castor (Ricinus communis) oil USP;Castor Oil No. 1;Dehydrated Castor Oil Fatty Acid;
CAS:	8001-79-4
EINECS:	232-293-8
Molecular Formula:	C18H34O3
Molecular Weight:	298.4608
InChI:	InChI=1S/C18H34O3.C18H34O2.C18H32O2/c1-2-3-4-11-14-17(19)15-12-9-7-5-6-8-10-13-16-18(20)21;2*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h9,12,17,19H,2-8,10-11,13-16H2,1H3,(H,20,21);9-10H,2-8,11-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20);7-10H,2-6,11-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20)/b12-9+;10-9+;8-7+,10-9+
Molecular Structure:
Properties
Density:	0.959
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. May be light sensitive.
Refractive index:	n20/D 1.478(lit.)
Water Solubility:		<0.1 g/100 mL at 20 ºC
Solubility:	<0.1 g/100 mL at 20 oC
Appearance:	Light yellow viscous liquid.
Specification:	Background of?Castor oil (CAS NO.8001-79-4): Structure of the major component of castor oil.Ricinoleic acid, a monounsaturated, 18-carbon fatty acid, is unusual in that it has a hydroxyl functional group on the twelfth carbon. This functional group causes ricinoleic acid (and castor oil) to be unusually polar, and also allows chemical derivatization that is not practical with most other seed oils. It is the hydroxyl group which makes castor oil and ricinoleic acid valuable as chemical feedstocks. Compared to other seed oils which lack the hydroxyl group, castor oil commands a higher price.
Report:	CASTOR OIL is reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Storage Temperature:	Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Color:	Pale-yellowish or almost colorless, transparent, viscous liquid
Usage:	Rodenticide, insecticide, insect repellent.
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Castor oil (8001-79-4)

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