Methyl ricinoleate

Methyl ricinoleate
Names
IUPAC name
methyl (Z,12R)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate
Preferred IUPAC name
Methyl ricinoleate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number 205-472-3
UNII
Properties
C19H36O3
Molar mass 312.49 g·mol−1
Density 0.9236 at 22°
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).
Infobox references

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]

References

  1. The Free Dictionary; https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/methyl+ricinoleate
  2. Gooch, Jan W. (2011). "Encyclopedic Dictionary of Polymers": 460–460.
  3. Castoroil.in; http://www.castoroil.in/castor/castor_seed/castor_oil/ricinoleic_acid/methyl_ricinoleate/methyl_ricinoleate.html
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.