Zinc Undecylenate

Zinc Undecylenate

AKA “557-08-4, Zinc undecenoate, 388VZ25DUR, UNDECYLENATE ZINC, NSC-402438, ZINC UNDECENOATE (MART.), ZINC UNDECENOATE [MART.], ZINC UNDECYLENATE (EP MONOGRAPH), ZINC UNDECYLENATE [EP MONOGRAPH]”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Zinc undecylenate

AKA: 557-08-4, Zinc undecenoate, 388VZ25DUR, UNDECYLENATE ZINC, NSC-402438, ZINC UNDECENOATE (MART.), ZINC UNDECENOATE [MART.], ZINC UNDECYLENATE (EP MONOGRAPH), ZINC UNDECYLENATE [EP MONOGRAPH]

Ingredient · Antimicrobial · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Preservative

Not Clean

Zinc Undecylenate is a natural or synthetic fungistatic fatty acid, antifungal Zinc Undecylenate is used topically in creams against fungal infections, eczemas, ringworm, and other cutaneous conditions. The zinc provides an astringent action, reducing rawness and irritation. (NCI04)

Formula

C22H38O4Zn

Mol. Weight

431.90

CAS #

30773-48-9, 557-08-4

Form

Powder

State

Dry Powder

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Functions

Anticaking

Antimicrobial

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

Opacifying

Fights acne

Causing bacteria

Quells irritation

Traditional Use

A synthetic zinc salt of undecylenic acid developed in the 20th century for antifungal cosmetic formulations. Created to address fungal skin conditions in deodorants and antiperspirant products.