Ricinoleic acid, methyl ester
Agent Name
Ricinoleic acid, methyl ester
CAS Number
141-24-2
Formula
C19-H36-O3
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
12-Hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid, methyl ester; 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, methyl ester; Castor oil acid, methyl ester; Methyl 12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoate; Methyl ricinoleate; Flexricin P-1; 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (9Z,12R)-; 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (R-(Z))- (9CI); 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (theta-(Z))-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Emulsifiers/Surfactants
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a cutting oil additive, wetting agent, plasticizer (cellulose acetate butyrate resins, cellulose nitrate resins, ethyl cellulose resins, and polyvinyl acetate and butyral resins), lubricant for phenolic molding compounds, cosmetic additive for lipsticks, and intermediate for nylon 11; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: