- Chemical Name:Ricinoleic Acid
- CAS Number:141-22-0
- Labeling Claims:Plant-Based
- Synonyms:(cis,R)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoic acid, (Z,R)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoic acid, 12-Hydroxyoleic acid, Ricinolic Acid
Girnar Industries Ricinoleic Acid, formally called 12-hydroxy-9-cis-octadecenoic acid is a fatty acid. It is an unsaturated omega-9 fatty acid and a hydroxy acid. Ricinoleic acid is the primary constituent of castor oil, which comes from the seeds of the castor bean plant.