Castor Oil

CHEBI:CHEBI_140618

Definition

A mixture of triglycerides obtained by pressing the seeds of the castor oil plant, Ricinus communis. The major component is triricinolein. Typical fatty acid composition on hydrolysis is 87% ricinoleic acid, 7% oleic acid, 3% linoleic acid, 2% palmitic acid, 1% stearic acid, and trace amounts of dihydroxystearic acid.

Alternative Names

  • oil of Palma Christi
  • Oleum Ricini
  • Ricinus communis oil
  • Ricinus oil
  • tangantangan oil

Drug Classification

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Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
2129
oboInOwl#hasDbXref
Wikipedia:Castor_oil
core#notation
CHEBI:140618

Additional References

Wikipedia:Castor_oil

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Additional Attributes

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TOPICAL
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30 mL in 1 BOTTLE (84682-213-01)
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CASTOR Oil
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Subear Hair Care Biotin Collagen Hair Oil
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Subear Hair Care Biotin Collagen Hair Oil
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HUMAN OTC DRUG
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OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL
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OIL
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Chain Drug Market Asociation
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CHEBI:140618
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97 mg/100g
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CASTOR OIL
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N0000175564
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Arteriolar Vasodilator [EPC]
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Arteriolar Vasodilation [PE]
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Arteriolar Vasodilation [PE]
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