Description and references
Expressed oil from kernels of Cocos nucifera L., Palmae. Constit. Trimyristin, trilaurin, tripalmitin,
tristearin; also various other glycerides.
Properties
White, semisolid, lard-like fat; stable to air.
Remains bland and edible for several years under ordinary storage
conditions. d40 0.903. mp 21-25°. nD40 1.4485-1.4495. Sapon. no. 255-258. Iodine
no. 8-9.5. Acid no. not over 6. Surface tension (20°): 33.4 dyn/cm;
(80°): 28.4 dyn/cm. Practically insol in water, 95% alc, more sol
in abs alc; very sol in chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide. Soly
data: Rao, Arnold, J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc. 33, 389 (1956).Use
Manuf soap, edible fats, chocolate, candies; in
baking instead of lard; in candles and night lights; in dyeing cotton;
as an ointment base; in hair dressing; in massage.