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.
| Weight | 907 lbs |
|---|---|
| Model | 500ml, 6 x 500ml Case, 1 Liter, 4 x 1 Liters Case, 1 Gallon, 4 x 1 Gallon Case, 4 Liters, 4 x 4 Liters Case, 5 Gallons, 55 Gallons |
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