Castor oil, CAS 8001-79-4

Product Description: Castor oil is a natural triglyceride and a solvent. Castor oil has a laxative effect and induces labor in pregnant females. Castor oil can be used as a solvent, co-solvent, stabilizing agent and polyol for the formation of polymer-nanoparticle composites[1][2].

Formula: N/A

References: [1]Mensah MB, et al. Castor oil: a suitable green source of capping agent for nanoparticle syntheses and facile surface functionalization. R Soc Open Sci. 2018 Aug 15;5(8):180824./[2]Tunaru S, et al. Castor oil induces laxation and uterus contraction via ricinoleic acid activating prostaglandin EP3 receptors. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2012 Jun 5;109(23):9179-84.

CAS Number: 8001-79-4

Molecular Weight: 89.91

Research Area: Others

Solubility: Ethanol : 4.55 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Target: Biochemical Assay Reagents

• SKU: MEXHY-107799-100
• Manufacturer: MedChemExpress
• Manufacturer SKU: HY-107799-100
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 100mL
• Quantity Unit: STK