9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, zinc salt (2:1), [R-(Z)]-
At a glance
Derived from ricinoleic acid in castor oil, this zinc salt (zinc ricinoleate) is a non‑volatile, odorless metal‑soap used as a texture modifier and stabilizer in cosmetics, not as a fragrance.
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