Castor Oil

• CAS: 8001-79-4
• Catalog Number: ACM8001794
• Category: Other Products
• Molecular Weight: 933.4
• Molecular Formula: C57H104O9
• Description: USP grade, natural vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the herbaceous plant castor, consisting of triglycerides of different fatty acids (90% ricinoleic acid, 3-4% oleic acid, 3-4% linoleic acid).
• Synonyms: Ricinus oil
• IUPAC Name: 2,3-Bis[[(Z)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoyl]oxy]propyl (Z)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate
• Canonical SMILES: CCCCCCC(CC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)CCCCCCCC=CCC(CCCCCC)O)OC(=O)CCCCCCCC=CCC(CCCCCC)O)O
• InChI: InChI=1S/C57H104O9/c1-4-7-10-31-40-51(58)43-34-25-19-13-16-22-28-37-46-55(61)64-49-54(66-57(63)48-39-30-24-18-15-21-27-36-45-53(60)42-33-12-9-6-3)50-65-56(62)47-38-29-23-17-14-20-26-35-44-52(59)41-32-11-8-5-2/h25-27,34-36,51-54,58-60H,4-24,28-33,37-50H2,1-3H3/b34-25-,35-26-,36-27-
• InChI Key: ZEMPKEQAKRGZGQ-AAKVHIHISA-N
• Boiling Point: 313 °C
• Melting Point: -10 °C
• Flash Point: >230 °F
• Density: 0.955 g/mL at 25 °C
• Solubility: Oil-Soluble
• Appearance: Clear slightly yellowish viscous liquid, mild characteristic odor
• Application: Creams, lotions, hair care products, sun care, lip care products.
• Storage: Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
• Composition: Ricinus communis (castor) oil
• Exact Mass: 932.76803489
• Features And Benefits: Excellent emollient leaving the skin soft and smoothGood hair conditioner making the hair looked nourished and shinyWidely used as moisturizer and lubricant in lip care products to add shine and luster
• HS Code: 1515908002
• Isomeric SMILES: CCCCCCC(O)C/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(OC(=O)CCCCCCC/C=C\CC(O)CCCCCC)COC(=O)CCCCCCC/C=C\CC(O)CCCCCC
• Monoisotopic Mass: 932.76803489
• Physical State: Viscous hygroscopic liquid
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.478(lit.)
• Safety Description: 24/25
• Storage Conditions: Dry place
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 140 Ų

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of castor oil?

The molecular formula of castor oil is C57H104O9.

What is the molecular weight of castor oil?

The molecular weight of castor oil is 933.4 g/mol.

What are some synonyms for castor oil?

Some synonyms for castor oil include Venelex, Xenaderm, and Cosmetol.

What is the description of castor oil?

Castor oil appears as pale-yellow or almost colorless transparent viscous liquid with a faint mild odor and nauseating taste. It is a mixture of glycerides, chiefly ricinolein.

What are some of the industrial applications of castor oil?

Castor oil has many industrial applications and is used medicinally as a laxative and as an excipient.

What is the IUPAC name of castor oil?

The IUPAC name of castor oil is 2,3-bis[[(Z)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoyl]oxy]propyl (Z)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate.

What is the InChIKey of castor oil?

The InChIKey of castor oil is ZEMPKEQAKRGZGQ-AAKVHIHISA-N.

What is the XLogP3-AA value of castor oil?

The XLogP3-AA value of castor oil is 17.8.

How many hydrogen bond donor counts are there in castor oil?

There are 3 hydrogen bond donor counts in castor oil.

How many rotatable bond counts are there in castor oil?

There are 53 rotatable bond counts in castor oil.