8115. Rapeseed Oil

Nomenclature

Colza oil.

Description and references

Oil expressed from seeds of Brassica campestris L., Cruciferae.

Properties

Pale yellow, rather viscid liq. d 0.913-0.917; nD20 1.4720-1.4752. Solidif -2° to -10°. Sapon no. 170-177. Iodine no. 97-105. Sol in chloroform, ether, CS2.

Use

Lubricant; manuf rubber substitutes, margarine, soft soaps, blown oils; oiling woolens.