ricinoleyl alcohol

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ricinoleyl alcohol [¦ris·ən·ō′lē·əl ′al·kə‚hōl]

(organic chemistry)

C₁₈H₃₆O₂Fatty alcohol of ricinoleic acid; a combustible, colorless, nondrying liquid, boiling at 170-328°C; used as a chemical intermediate, in protective coatings, surface-active agents, pharmaceuticals, and plasticizers.

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