Methyl Ricinoleate

Methyl Ricinoleate from CanCastor is a castor‑oil–based methyl ester used as a high‑performance, bio‑based lubricant, plasticizer, and intermediate in polymers, coatings, and specialty chemical formulations.

Methyl Ricinoleate is the methyl ester of ricinoleic acid, the predominant fatty acid naturally present in castor oil as a triglyceride. It is typically a clear, pale‑yellow, viscous liquid, insoluble in water but miscible with many organic solvents and oils, combining a long hydrophobic chain with a hydroxyl group that imparts polarity and excellent lubricity. At CanCastor, Methyl Ricinoleate is produced via controlled esterification or alcoholysis of castor derivatives, delivering consistent purity and low moisture tailored for lubricant, polymer, and personal‑care applications.

Typical Applications

• Lubricants and Metalworking Fluids: Used in hydraulic fluids, cutting oils, gear oils, and synthetic lubricants as a bio‑based base oil or additive that improves lubricity, film strength, and low‑temperature behavior.
• Polymer and Coating Industry: Acts as a plasticizer for cellulosic resins, polyvinyl acetate, polystyrene, and other polymers, and as a component in thermosetting elastomers and specialty resins.
• Corrosion Inhibitors and Additives: Serves as an additive in corrosion‑inhibitor packages and fuel or oil additives thanks to its surface activity and polar functional groups.
• Personal Care and Surfactant Systems: Used as dispersing agent, emulsion stabilizer, conditioning agent, and emollient in selected cosmetic and personal‑care formulations.
• Emerging Uses: Investigated for biodegradable plastics and eco‑friendly materials as a renewable fatty‑acid ester that can partially replace petrochemical inputs.