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Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation of Castor Oil-Based Acylated Derivatives as Potential Lubricant Base Stocks
Synthesis,
characterization, and evaluation of a series of novel
acylated derivatives of castor oil as biolubricant base stocks are
described. The acylated derivatives of castor oil, castor oil fatty
acid methyl and 2-ethylhexyl esters were synthesized using different
anhydrides (C<sub>1</sub>–C<sub>6</sub>) in about 90–95%
yield. All the products were structurally characterized using NMR
and IR spectral data. The acylated products were evaluated for their
physicochemical and lubricant properties. Although these products
belong to group V, based on viscosity index (130–156), acylated
derivatives of castor fatty acid alkyl esters belong to group III,
the category of base fluids as per API classification. The acylated
products exhibited excellent pour point (−21 to −39
°C) and flash point (174–280 °C). The hexanoylated
and butanoylated esters of castor oil exhibited excellent flash points
of 280 and 272 °C, respectively. The air release value was found
to be excellent in the range of 0.38–0.99 min, and NOACK volatilities
in the range of 3.25–3.92%. The other lubrication properties
such as load carrying capacity, and emulsion stability were found
to be good. Therefore, these derivatives will have utility in hydraulic
and metal working fluids and other industrial fluids with their wide
range of properties