(S)-12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid

• CAT Number: M086729
• CAS Number: 18417-00-0
• Molecular Formula: C18H36O3
• Molecular Weight: 300.48
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (12S)-12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H36O3/c1-2-3-4-11-14-17(19)15-12-9-7-5-6-8-10-13-16-18(20)21/h17,19H,2-16H2,1H3,(H,20,21)/t17-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: ULQISTXYYBZJSJ-KRWDZBQOSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCC(CCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O)O

(S)-12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid（Cat No.:M086729）, also known as ricinoleic acid, is a naturally occurring fatty acid primarily found in castor oil, extracted from the seeds of the castor plant (Ricinus communis). This fatty acid is unique due to its hydroxyl functional group at the 12th carbon in its long carbon chain, making it a hydroxy fatty acid. Ricinoleic acid is notable for its various industrial and medicinal applications, including its use as a lubricant, plasticizer, and in the production of soaps. Medically, it is valued for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.