Epoxidized soya bean oil

Overview

Epoxidized soya bean oil (ESBO) is a vegetable oil-derived organic compound used as a plasticizer and stabilizer in various applications. It is produced by epoxidation of soybean oil, which introduces epoxy groups into the fatty acid chains of the oil. ESBO is a viscous, pale yellow liquid that is soluble in many organic solvents , such as chloroform and ethanol, but insoluble in water. It is commonly used as a plasticizer in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products, including toys, food packaging materials and medical devices. In addition to its plasticizing properties, ESBO acts as an antioxidant and UV stabilizer, helping to prevent degradation and discoloration of PVC products over time. ESBOs have been investigated for their potential use in biodegradable plastics and as bio-based alternatives to traditional petroleum-derived plasticizers.

Application

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Product Information

• Catalog No.: HY-W093282
• CAS No.: 8013-07-8
• Molecular Formula: C57H98O12
• Molecular Weight: 975.4
• Purity: 99.98%
• Storage: Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
• Availability: In-stock

Source

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