Ricinic Acid Methyl Ester

Catalogue No.: IM133038
CAS No.: 141-24-2
Mol. Formula: C₁₉H₃₆O₃

Description

Catalogue Number	IM133038
CAS No.	141-24-2
Chemical Name	Ricinic Acid Methyl Ester
Synonyms	[R-(Z)]-12-Hydroxy-9-Octadecenoic Acid Methyl Ester; Ricinoleic Acid Methyl Ester;
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₃₆O₃
Molecular Weight	312.49
Appearance	Colourless Oil
Storage	4°C, Light sensitive, Light sensitive
Solubility	Acetone (Sparingly), Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Very Slightly)
Stability	Light Sensitive
Applications	Ricinoleic acid, formally called 12-hydroxy-9-cis-octadecenoic acid is a fatty acid. It is an unsaturated omega-9 fatty acid and a hydroxy acid. It is a major component of the seed oil obtained from mature Castor plant (Ricinus communis L., Euphorbiaceae) seeds or in sclerotium of ergot (Claviceps purpurea Tul., Clavicipitaceae). About 90% of the fatty acid content in castor oil is the triglyceride formed from ricinoleic acid.
Category	Standards; Neurochemicals; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites;

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