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).