| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Definition]
The fatty alcohol derived from ricinoleic acid. It
has a long, straight chain with one double bond
and one hydroxyl group in a secondary position
besides the primary group on the end. Available as
a 90% product.
| [Appearance]
Colorless, nondrying liquid at room tem-
perature. Iodine value 91.8%, cloud point ?12.2C,
boiling range 170–328C, viscosity 51 .
Combustible.
| [storage temp. ]
-20°C | [Uses]
Protective coatings, polyesters, plasticizers,
organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, lubricants,
surface-active agents.
| [CAS DataBase Reference]
540-11-4 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Colorless, nondrying liquid at room tem-
perature. Iodine value 91.8%, cloud point ?12.2C,
boiling range 170–328C, viscosity 51 .
Combustible.
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