Undecanoic acid is used as an unsaturated fatty acid. It is also used as intermediates of Liquid Crystals. It is used in organic synthesis, Catalytic agent, Petrochemical additive. It is also used in anti-fungal agent, perfumery chemicals.
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Applications
Undecanoic acid is used as an unsaturated fatty acid. It is also used as intermediates of Liquid Crystals. It is used in organic synthesis, Catalytic agent, Petrochemical additive. It is also used in anti-fungal agent, perfumery chemicals.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store at 4°C. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents. Keep container closed when not in use.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Raluca Voicu; Rabah Boukherroub; Vasiliki Bartzoka; Tim Ward; James T. C. Wojtyk and Danial D. M. Wayner. Formation, Characterization, and Chemistry of Undecanoic Acid-Terminated Silicon Surfaces: Patterning and Immobilization of DNA. Langmuir 2004, 20, (26)
- SK Das; AB Banerjee. Effect of undecanoic acid on the production of exocellular lipolytic and keratinolytic enzymes by undecanoic acid-sensitive and -resistant strains of Trichophyton rubrum. Medical Mycology 1982, 20, 179-184.