Pharmaceutical
Castor Oil
Molecular Formula: C3H5(C18H33O3)3
Molecular Weight: 932
Physical and Chemical Properties:(BP1993)
Item |
Sapecification |
Acid Value(mgKOH/g) |
2.0 |
Unsaponifiable Matter(%) |
0.8 |
Absorbancy |
1.0 |
Gravity(25C) |
0.952-0.965 |
Saponification(mgKOH/g) |
176-187 |
Iodine Value(gI/100g) |
82-90 |
Water Content(%) |
0.3 |
Refractive Index(Nd20) |
1.477-1.481 |
Hydroxy Value(mgKOH/g) |
150 |
Optical Rotation |
+3.5-+6.0 |
Peroxide Value |
5.0 |
Appearance |
Viscous Liquid Achromatic or Light
Yellow Colour. |