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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

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2129
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Castor_oil

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