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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.

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IUPAC name
Undec-10-enoic acid

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