👉 Ricinoleate is a compound found in plants and algae. It is produced by the enzyme ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC), which is involved in the biosynthesis of several important amino acids, including arginine, cysteine, and valine. The term "ricinoleate" is used to describe this compound because it has a specific chemical structure and function similar to that of a ricin, an insecticide used by some insects for its ability to
