Product Description: Ricinoleic acid (purity≥99%), a hydroxy fatty acid, is an attractive feedstock for the production of high-performance lubricants, cosmetics, polymers, surfactants, and coatings. Ricinoleic acid has analgesic properties, pro- or anti-inflammatory effects, and antagonistic activity against the prostaglandin E3 receptor[1][2].
Formula: C18H34O3
References: [1]Tian B, et al. Identification of genes associated with ricinoleic acid accumulation in <i>Hiptage benghalensis</i> via transcriptome analysis. Biotechnol Biofuels. 2019 Jan 21;12:16./[2]Yoshida J, et al. Inhibition of Calcineurin and Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3β by Ricinoleic Acid Derived from Castor Oil. Lipids. 2020 Mar;55(2):89-99.
CAS Number: 141-22-0
Molecular Weight: 298.46
Compound Purity: 99.95
Research Area: Others
Solubility: DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Biochemical Assay Reagents