A hydroxy fatty acid from Castor beans
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Ricinoleic Acid

Item No. 10009369

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Technical Information
Formal Name
12R-hydroxy-9Z-octadecenoic acid
CAS Number
141-22-0
Synonyms
  • (R)-12-Hydroxyoleic Acid
  • NSC 281242
Molecular Formula
C18H34O3
Formula Weight
298.5
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A 500 mg/ml solution in ethanol
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 20 mg/mlDMSO: 20 mg/mlEthanol: MiscibleEthanol:PBS (pH 7.2) (1:1): 0.5 mg/ml
SMILES
CCCCCC[C@@H](O)C/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C18H34O3/c1-2-3-4-11-14-17(19)15-12-9-7-5-6-8-10-13-16-18(20)21/h9,12,17,19H,2-8,10-11,13-16H2,1H3,(H,20,21)/b12-9-/t17-/m1/s1
InChi Key
WBHHMMIMDMUBKC-QJWNTBNXSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Ricinoleic acid is a naturally occurring 12-hydroxy fatty acid. It constitutes about 90% of the fatty acids in castor oil. Ricinoleic acid can serve as a substrate for the synthesis of conjugated linoleic acids. It is considered safe and non-toxic as a food constituent in humans, up to a daily intake of 2.5 grams per day. In high doses, castor oil has a laxative effect.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.