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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Stable under ordinary conditions.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION & APPLICATIONS
Undecylenic Acid is an unsaturated carboxylic acid. The molecules of most natural fatty acids have an even number of carbon chains due to the linkage together by ester units. Analogous compounds of odd numbers carbon chain fatty acids are supplemented synthetically. Pelargonic acid, C-9 odd numbers carbon chain fatty acid, is relatively high cost fatty acid. Pelargonic acid can be prepared by ozonolysis which uses ozone is to cleave the alkene bonds. Eexample of ozonolysis in commerce is the production of odd carbon number carboxylic acids such as azelaic acid and pelargonic acid and simple carboxylic acids such as formic acid and oxalic 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. This product has the bifunctionality, odd carbon number and the position of its unsaturated double bond at the end of the chain, makes it a versatile tool for chemical synthesis. 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.
Zinc is an essential mineral having a role in the maintenance of the body's nervous and immune systems (T-cell function). This mineral is involved in the biochemical reactions as an antioxidant in the healing process and develops normal tissues Zinc is a cofactor in enzymatic reactions such as protein synthesis polymerases and in carbonic acid anhydrase. Zinc maintains the body's alkaline balance. Zinc finger, a structural domain found in many gene-regulatory proteins, is a component of hydrophobic hormones acting stabilizing the biomembrane structures and cell membrane metabolism. Zinc deficiencies may result in prolonged wound healing, delayed sexual maturation, mental lethargy, skin changes, and susceptibility to infections. Gluconate and citrate forms are mainly used as zinc supplements. They are easily absorbed by the body.APPEARANCE
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