Customization: | Available |
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CAS No.: | 8001-79-4 |
Formula: | C57h104o9 |
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Name | Castor oil |
CAS Registry Number | 8001-79-4 |
EINECS | 232-293-8 |
FEMA | 2263 |
Density | 0.959 |
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Melting point | -12 ºC |
Boiling point | 313 ºC |
Flash point | 229 ºC |
Water solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 20 ºC |
Properties:
Castor oil is yellow to light yellow and has a special pungent odor. It is a relatively thick oil with high viscosity and adhesion. Castor oil has excellent heat resistance, as well as stability to oxidation and light.
Castor oil is the fat oil extracted from the seeds of the castor plant of the genus Castor in the Euphorbia family. It is almost colorless or slightly yellow at room temperature, a clear viscous liquid with a slight odor and a light taste.
Clinical applications
Castor oil can be used in the following areas: 1, for habitual constipation. 2. Since this drug can completely empty intestinal gas and feces, it is also suitable for use as a purgative before proctoscopy, intestinal surgery and gastrointestinal X-ray examination. 3, used as a food poisoning intestinal cleanser.
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