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Ricinoleic acid, a 12-hydroxy-oleic acid, is found, mainly in esterified form, alongside the castor oil in Ricinus communis, the Christ palm. The hydroxy fatty acid occurs in esterified form (as triglyceride) in castor oil. The ricinoleic acid released in the intestine has a laxative effect. Glyceryl ricinoleate (INCI) a glycerin-ricinoleic acid ester is used as emollient, emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic applications.
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Ricinoleates are the salts/esters of ricinoleic acid.
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