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R7257

Sigma-Aldrich

Ricinoleic acid

≥95%

Synonym(s):

Ricinelaidic acid, (R)-12-Hydroxy-cis-9-octadecenoic acid, 12-Hydroxyoleic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)5CH(OH)CH2CH=CH(CH2)7COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
298.46
Beilstein:
1727813
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

biological source

natural (organic)

Quality Level

Assay

≥95%

form

liquid

density

0.940 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

functional group

carboxylic acid
hydroxyl

lipid type

unsaturated FAs

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCCCCC[C@@H](O)C\C=C/CCCCCCCC(O)=O

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

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Application


  • Multiplexed PLGA scaffolds with nitric oxide-releasing zinc oxide and melatonin-modulated extracellular vesicles for severe chronic kidney disease.: This innovative study utilizes ricinoleic acid in the fabrication of multiplexed PLGA scaffolds, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of treatments for chronic kidney disease. The research underscores the potential of ricinoleic acid in medical applications, particularly in regenerative medicine and drug delivery systems (Rhim WK et al., 2024).

  • Optimizing the enzymatic production of biolubricants by the Taguchi method: Esterification of the free fatty acids from castor oil with 2-ethyl-1-hexanol catalyzed by Eversa Transform 2.0.: Demonstrates the industrial application of ricinoleic acid in producing biolubricants, emphasizing its economic and environmental benefits. The study provides insights into the sustainable production processes and industrial applications of ricinoleic acid (Monteiro RRC et al., 2024).

Packaging

Sealed ampule.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

435.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

224 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Hisashi Yazawa et al.
Applied microbiology and biotechnology, 97(18), 8193-8203 (2013-05-24)
In an effort to produce ricinoleic acid (RA), an important natural raw material with great values as a petrochemical replacement, in Schizosaccharomyces pombe, we introduced Claviceps purpurea oleate Δ12-hydroxylase gene (CpFAH12) to S. pombe, putting it under the control of
Carolin Franzmann et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 58(7), 4223-4229 (2010-03-20)
Ergot alkaloid and ricinoleic acid contents of 63 ergot sclerotia samples from rye throughout Germany of the harvest years 2006-2009 were determined. Alkaloid contents were analyzed by means of high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection (HPLC-FLD) and ricinoleic acid contents
André Arnosti et al.
Experimental parasitology, 127(2), 569-574 (2010-11-13)
This study showed the interference of esters extracted from Ricinus communis in the secretory cycle of salivary glands of Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks, which consequently caused collateral effects on their feeding process. Ticks attached on hosts which were fed with commercial
Megan L Robertson et al.
ACS applied materials & interfaces, 3(9), 3402-3410 (2011-08-10)
Poly(l-lactide) (PLLA) is a renewable resource polymer derived from plant sugars with several commercial applications. Broader implementation of the material is limited due to its inherent brittleness. We show that the addition of 5 wt % castor oil to PLLA
Ioannis Mavraganis et al.
Applied and environmental microbiology, 76(4), 1135-1142 (2009-12-22)
Claviceps purpurea, the fungal pathogen that causes the cereal disease ergot, produces glycerides that contain high levels of ricinoleic acid [(R)-12-hydroxyoctadec-cis-9-enoic acid] in its sclerotia. Recently, a fatty acid hydroxylase (C. purpurea FAH [CpFAH]) involved in the biosynthesis of ricinoleic

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