Sodium Ricinoleate

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Sodium ricinoleate is the sodium salt of ricinoleic acid, the main fatty acid in castor oil. It's also known as Ricinoleic acid sodium salt.

Product Details

Formula:

C18H33NaO3

CAS Number:

5323-95-5

Also Known As:

Ricinoleic acid sodium salt; Sodium (9Z,12R)-12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoate

applications:

Sodium ricinoleate is a chemical compound derived from castor oil that has many uses, including in soap, cosmetics, and as a bactericide. It is used in soap-making because it causes the soap to lather more easily than other sodium soaps.


It is also used in many cosmetic and personal care products, such as lipstick, skin care products, bath soaps, cleansing agents, emulsifying agents, and viscosity increasing agents.

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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Yellow to amber liquid

Boiling Point, °C

219.8 °C

Density, g/cm3

1.024

Molecular weight, g/mol

320.45

Odor

Odorless

Purity, %

38-42

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We have helped multiple customers, from small end users to large Fortune 500 customers, with their Sodium Ricinoleate supply requirements and can ship bulk and various packaged products to meet such needs.

Structure:

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