Description

Sodium Undecylenate is the sodium salt of undecylenic acid, a versatile organic compound with significant antimicrobial and surfactant properties. This product is valued for its effectiveness as a preservative and active ingredient in various formulations, offering a balance of efficacy and safety. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial sectors seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for their production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Antifungal Agent: A key active ingredient in topical creams, powders, and ointments for treating skin mycoses such as athlete's foot and ringworm.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Preservative: Used in creams, lotions, and deodorants to inhibit microbial growth and extend product shelf life.
• Industrial Biocide: Incorporated into coatings, textiles, and polymer emulsions to provide fungistatic and bacteriostatic protection.
• Surfactant Intermediate: Serves as a building block for synthesizing specialized anionic surfactants with unique foaming and cleansing properties.
• Animal Health Products: Employed in veterinary formulations for the prevention and treatment of fungal infections in livestock and pets.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Undecylenate
CAS No.	3398-33-2
Molecular Formula	C11H21NaO2
Molecular Weight	208.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Undecylenic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 10-Undecenoate; Sodium Undec-10-enoate; 10-Undecenoic Acid Sodium Salt; Undecylenate Sodium; Sodium Salt of Undecylenic Acid; Undecenoic Acid Sodium Salt
EINECS	222-268-1

Quality Control

Our Sodium Undecylenate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting results for assay, related substances, and microbiological quality are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0%
pH (10% Solution)	7.5 - 9.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines
Total Microbial Count	≤ 1000 CFU/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.