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Zinc Undecylenate

Specifications:

 Synonyms –Zinc diundec-10-enoate; Undecylenic acid zinc salt 

CAS Number

557-08-4

Chemical Formula

C22H38O4Zn

Physical state and appearance

Solid

Molecular Weight

431.92 g/mole

 Applications: 

Undecylenic acid and its zinc salts 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

 For both zinc and calcium undecylenate salts

  • The fungicidal effect of undecylenate salts have been shown to be four times higher than with undecylenic acid.
  • Excellent skin bio-affinity due to their amphiphile structure.
  • No side effects or adverse reactions with preparations containing undecylenic acid and its zinc salt (formulations of foot powder with 20% ZnUDA and 2% UDA in talcum).