Soybean oil methyl ester

Soybean oil methyl ester (CAS 67784-80-9) is produced by transesterification of soybean oil; a bio-based solvent, lubricant base and plasticizer.

Where is Soybean oil methyl ester used?

• Industrial and household cleaning: solvent carrier for degreasers, paint strippers and hard-surface cleaners
• Metalworking fluids: base stock or co-solvent in cutting, grinding and forming lubricants
• Plastics compounding: plasticizer and processing aid in PVC and flexible polymer systems
• It also serves as a biodiesel blend component and carrier fluid in agricultural chemical formulations.

Good to know: Refined grades are available for applications requiring lower color and reduced impurity profiles. Specifications typically align with ASTM D6751 parameters where biodiesel-grade material is required.

Commercial specifications

• Bulk, IBC and drum formats
• ASTM D6751 parameters for biodiesel-grade material