Castor oil, fixed

At a glance

Cold‑pressed castor oil from Ricinus communis seeds; a heavy, non‑volatile oil with sweet, nutty, slightly balsamic notes, used as a fixative and carrier in perfumery.

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Seed/Grain
Extraction
Cold expression
Chemical family
Triglyceride (ricinoleic acid)
CAS number
8001-79-4
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01