Ricinoleic Acid – 100 mg

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
141-22-0
Storage:
-20
UN-No:
De Minimis - 1170 / 3

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.  

 

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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.


Formal name: 12R-hydroxy-9Z-octadecenoic acid

Synonyms:  (R)-12-Hydroxyoleic Acid|NSC 281242

Molecular weight: 298.5

CAS: 141-22-0

Purity: ≥98%

Formulation: A solution in ethanol


Product Type|Biochemicals|Lipids|Fatty Acids||Product Type|Biochemicals|Lipids|Octadecanoids||Research Area|Lipid Biochemistry