Chemical Properties
Colorless, nondrying liquid at room tem-
perature. Iodine value 91.8%, cloud point ?12.2C,
boiling range 170–328C, viscosity 51 .
Combustible.
Uses
Protective coatings, polyesters, plasticizers,
organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, lubricants,
surface-active agents.
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.
