| CAS# | 8001-79-4 |
| Formula | C18H34O2 |
| Grade | Technical |
| Boiling Pt | 313°C |
| Flash Pt | 246°C |
| Appearance | Pale yellow viscous liquid, translucent smooth |
Castor oil is a highly versatile triglyceride-based vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant, characterized by its unique chemical structure and exceptional industrial properties. Extracted through cold-pressing techniques, this laboratory-grade oil represents a critical intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing, featuring a complex molecular composition with remarkable thermal and chemical stability. The oil's distinctive triglyceride structure, dominated by ricinoleic acid, provides unique performance characteristics that make it invaluable in sophisticated in...