A review of the chemical composition, modification, and biomedical application of Ricinus communis

Authors

  • Poonam Talwan Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Himachal Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Nadaun, Himachal Pradesh 177033, India and  Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur 177001, India
  • Darsh Gautam Department of Pharmaceutics, Himachal Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Nadaun, Himachal Pradesh 177033, India  and  Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur 177001, India
  • Rishi Kumar Undergraduate students, Himachal Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Nadaun, Himachal Pradesh 177033, India  and  Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur 177001, India
  • Savita Sharma Undergraduate students, Himachal Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Nadaun, Himachal Pradesh 177033, India  and  Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur 177001, India
  • Sahil Dhiman Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur 177001, India
  • Rahul Gill Undergraduate students, Himachal Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Nadaun, Himachal Pradesh 177033, India  and  Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur 177001, India
  • Aparna Thakur Undergraduate students, Himachal Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Nadaun, Himachal Pradesh 177033, India  and  Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur 177001, India
  • Deexa Sharma Undergraduate students, Himachal Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Nadaun, Himachal Pradesh 177033, India  and  Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur 177001, India
  • Saksham Sharma Undergraduate students, Himachal Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Nadaun, Himachal Pradesh 177033, India  and  Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur 177001, India
  • Akhil Kumar Undergraduate students, Himachal Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Nadaun, Himachal Pradesh 177033, India  and  Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur 177001, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56042/ijnpr.v15i1.155

Keywords:

Biodiesel, Carotenoids, Castor oil, Ricinoleic acid, Tocopherol

Abstract

According to research, the use of fuels based on plant oil is replacing fuels based on petroleum as we move towards renewable resources. In comparison to fossil fuels, natural oils like castor oil offer competitive physicochemical properties. Natural oils are renewable, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly, which has sparked much research interest in their use. Vegetable oils are much more in demand for domestic and industrial uses due to the growing global population. Vegetable oils derived from plants have been noted as having a high nutritional value. Castor plant seeds are among those with high oil content because of their high unsaturated fatty acid content and bioactive components. Its fatty acid composition primarily consists of ricinoleic acid, with a small amount of stearic, palmitic, and also oleic acids. Because ricinoleic acid in castor oil is distinct from all other oils (vegetable), it is preferred for an ample range of applications. Castor oil contains a variety of minor biological substances, such as phytosterol, tocotrienol, tocopherol, phenolic components, phospholipids, and carotenoids. Since bio-oils are versatile, they may be utilized in various sectors, including electronics, food, paper and agriculture. Castor oil may be utilized in various grades and has many derivatives. For various applications, bio-binders are regarded as the material with the most potential. Therefore, this study summarises the physical and chemical characteristics of castor oil, its composition, the process used to create different castor oil derivatives and its uses.

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Published

2024-04-26

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