Methyl ricinoleate
Methyl ricinoleate is a clear, viscous fluid that is used as a surfactant, cutting fluid additive, lubricant, and plasticizer.[1] It is a plasticizer for cellulosic resins, polyvinyl acetate, and polystyrene.[2] It is a type of fatty acid methyl ester synthesized from castor oil and methyl alcohol.[3]
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IUPAC name
Methyl (Z,12R)-12-Hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate | |
Other names
Methyl ricinoleate; Ricinoleic acid methyl ester; Methyl ricinolate | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.976 |
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C19H36O3 | |
Molar mass | 312.494 g·mol−1 |
Density | 0.9236 g/mL at 22 °C |
Melting point | −4.5 °C (23.9 °F; 268.6 K) |
9.87×10−2 mg/L | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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References
- "Methyl ricinoleate". The Free Dictionary.
- Gooch, Jan W. (2011). "Methyl Ricinoleate". Encyclopedic Dictionary of Polymers. pp. 460. doi:10.1007/978-1-4419-6247-8_7437. ISBN 978-1-4419-6246-1.
- "Methyl ricinoleate". Castoroil.in.
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