Ricinolic Acid is a metabolite of linoleic acid from Lactobacilli and has antifungal activity in bread. Ricinolic Acid is also a metabolite of castor oil and has shown to activate intestinal and uterine smooth-muscle cells through EP3 prostanoid receptors inducing diarrhea and labor in pregnant females. Synonyms: (R,Z)-12-Hydroxyoctadec-9-enoic acid, Ricinoleic acid, Castor oil acid, Acide ricinoleique, Kyselina ricinolova, NSC 281242, NSC-281242, NSC281242 CAS No: 141-22-0 Molecular Formula: C18H34O3 Molecular Weight: 298.46 Appearance: Liquid Purity: 99% Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20C. Store under inert gas. Air Sensitive, Heat Sensitive. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Molecular Weight:
298.46
Purity:
99%
Form:
Liquid
CAS Number:
[141-22-0]
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