About Castor Oil, USP Grade
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, USP Grade is cold-pressed
to produce the highest quality natural oil that does not lose its medicinal properties. Lab Alley’s
Castor Oil, USP Grade contains 100 weight% castor oil. A USP Grade chemical is the one that
conforms to the criteria of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). A substance that has received
the USP Grade certification can be used in food, drug, or medical applications. Due to the high
purity, our Castor Oil is a USP Grade chemical. In the United States of America (USA), Lab Alley
is selling its high-quality Castor Oil, USP Grade online at laballey.com and is highly recommended
for use as a laboratory chemical.
Common Uses and Applications
- Lubricant
- Pesticide
- Solvent
- Drug
Industries
- Food additives
- Cosmetics
- Pharmaceuticals
Chemistry Table
|
8001-79-4 |
|
C57H104O9 |
|
933.4 |
|
Ricinus oil, Cosmetol, Neoloid, Phorbyol, Ricinol, Venelex, Xenaderm, Ricirus oil, Tangantangan oil |
|
14030006 |
|
USP Grade |
|
100% |
|
Ricinolein |
Castor Oil, USP Grade Specifications
Specific Gravity @ 25°C |
0.952-0.966 |
Hydroxyl Value |
160-168 |
Iodine Value |
83-88 |
Saponification Value |
176-182 |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) |
10 mg/kg |
Free Fatty Acids |
To Pass Test |
Safety and Handling
Please contact us to request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Certificate of Analysis (COA) for Castor Oil USP.