Methyl Ricinoleate

Methyl Ricinoleate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 5354133
AKA: 141-24-2, Flexricin P-1, RICINOLEIC ACID, METHYL ESTER, DUB RM, 9-Octadecenoic acid, Methyl ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from ricinoleic acid, the primary fatty acid found in castor oil seeds. Synthesized through esterification of ricinoleic acid with methanol via catalytic processes.
Ricinoleic Acid methyl ester is an aliphatic alcohol.
Solubility Soluble in alcohol, ether
Formula
C19H36O3
Mol. Weight
312.50
CAS #
141-24-2
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2025
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR