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.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Ricinoleic acid from castor oil
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
13040-19-2
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-09