Cosmetic Supplies USA Undecylenic Acid
Cosmetic Supplies USA Undecylenic acid is an unsaturated carboxylic acid. When Ricinoleic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid containing one - OH group, derived from Castor Oil, is pyrolyzed by heating in the absence of air, it breaks down to give Undecylenic acid and n - heptaldehyde . It's anti - fungal properties are useful in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals . Undecylenic acid and its aldehyde are used to formulate perfumes . Undecylenic acid and its zinc salt are used for the treatment and prevention of superficial fungus infections of the skin, primarily tinea pedis as well as relieves itching, burning and irritation.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Fragrances & Perfumes
- Treatment Products
Product Families
- Antioxidants & Preservatives
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Fungistatic Agent
- Benefit Claims
Anti-Fungal, Anti-Itching, Fragrance Enhancement, Irritation Reduction; Anti-Fungal; Anti-Itching; Fragrance Enhancement; Irritation Reduction
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Clear to pale yellow liquid
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Fungistatic Agent
- Treatment Product Applications
- Anti Itch Cream
- Fragrances and Perfume Applications
- Fragrances & Perfumes
Technical data
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7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | min. 97.0 | % |
| Acid Value | 300-305 | — |
| Iodine Value | max. 20 | — |
| Melting Point | 22-25 | °C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.912 | — |
| Vapour Density | 6.36 | — |
| Flash Point | 146.0 | °C |
