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China and Germany are the leading exporters of undecylenic acid, collectively accounting for the majority of global shipments, while the United States, South Korea, and India represent the largest importers. Undecylenic acid prices have remained relatively stable amid steady cross-border flows. Export volumes from China have expanded modestly over the past two years, while U.S. imports have shown consistent growth, reflecting sustained demand in pharmaceutical and polymer applications.
Undecylenic acid is a clear to pale-yellow, oily liquid with a characteristic pungent, fatty odor and moderate volatility; it has a melting point of approximately 19–21 °C and a boiling point of 275 °C at atmospheric pressure. It is an unsaturated monocarboxylic fatty acid (C₁₁H₂₀O₂), classified as an organic chemical intermediate. Primarily used in the synthesis of specialty derivatives—including undecylenamide, zinc undecylenate, and esters—it serves as a key building block for antimicrobial agents, corrosion inhibitors, and polymer modifiers. Its main application areas include pharmaceuticals (particularly antifungal formulations), personal care products, and functional additives in lubricants and coatings.
Undecylenic acid can be used in silicon-based biosensors. Monolayers can be made on bare silicon transducer surfaces with the help of covalent bonds between silicon atom and the double bonds of undecylenic acid. The carboxylic acid groups remain available for the conjugation of biomolecules such as DNA or proteins.
Undecylenic acid is an organic unsaturated fatty acid derived from castor oil. It is the common name of 10-undecenoic acid, (CH2CH(CH2)8COOH). It is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and perfumery, including antidandruff shampoos , antimicrobial powders and as a musk in perfumes and aromas. Undecylenic acid is produced by cracking of castor oil under pressure.
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals - Pharmaceutical Intermediates & APIs. See more about what is Undecylenic acid and Undecylenic acid SDS information.
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