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Castor oil

CAT: 0804-HY-107799Size: 100 mLDry Ice: NoHazardous: No
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CAT#:0804-HY-107799Size:100 mL
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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].
CAS Number
8001-79-4
UNSPSC
12352200
Hazard Statement
H319
Target
Biochemical Assay Reagents
Type
Biochemical Assay Reagents
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Castor_oil.html
Solubility
Ethanol : 4.55 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
[Castoroil]
Precautions
H319
References & Citations
[1]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.|[2]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.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Biochemical Assay Reagents
Clinical Information
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