Sodium ricinoleate
Agent Name
Sodium ricinoleate
CAS Number
5323-95-5
Formula
C18-H34-O3.Na
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
12-Hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid, sodium salt; 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, sodium salt; Ricinoleic acid salt; 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, monosodium salt, (R-(Z))-; Colidosan; Ricinoleic acid sodium salt; Ricinoleic acid, monosodium salt, (+)-; Sodium ricinate; Sodium ricinolate; Soricin; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Plant Toxins
Description
White or slightly yellow solid; [Merck Index] Off-white to brown crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Sodium salt of fatty acid derived from castor oil; [Merck Index] Used as an intermediate, cathartic, emulsifier in special soaps (no known current use), and sclerosing agent (no known current use); [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Laxatives- stimulants"; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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