About Castor

Background:

•  Castor oil is an oil produced by castor bean (Ricinus communis).
• Castor bean not a member from bean family
• Castor oil (Cas Number 8001-79-4) 
• Chemical composition of Castor seed

Characteristic of castor oil:

•  Colour  : Colourless to very pale yelow
• Smell   : Mild or no odor
• Boiling point : 313 ^oC (595 ^oF)
• Fatty Acid Composition of Castor Oil 

Crude Castor Oil  

RBD Castor Oil

Difference jatropha oil and castor oil

Jatropha oil is vegetable oil produced from the seeds of the Jatropha curcas, a plant that can grow in marginal lands and common lands.

Form and the name almost similar to castor beans, but different uses and contains of the chemical.

Jatropha oil only used for biodiesel not suitable for use another application.

Seed of Jatropha curcas