Term Name: | castor oil |
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Synonyms: | oil of Palma Christi, Oleum Ricini, Ricinus communis oil, Ricinus oil, tangantangan oil |
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. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:140618] ( EBI ) |